That request to Congress includes $6 billion to support Ukraine, NATO, and other European partner states, and $9.1 billion for DoD’s Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
By Ashley Roque“The biggest, most capable and best positioned actors in our digital ecosystem can and should shoulder a greater share of the burden for managing cyber risk and keeping us all safe,” Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden said.
By Jaspreet GillIn picking the precise type of M1 tank to send, the US must choose between giving Ukraine the best tech possible and risking the capture of secrets by Russia.
By Ashley Roque and Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.In an impassioned address to Congress, the Ukrainian president said US aid was an “investment in global security and democracy.”
By Ashley RoqueThe National Space Council recently heard suggestions ranging from establishing a licensing “clearinghouse” to temporarily doing away with licensing altogether.
By Theresa HitchensThe new strategy represents a first US effort to build a whole-of-government strategy for “advancing scientific, exploration, and economic development activities” in cislunar space.
By Theresa HitchensAfter the White House released strategy for the far north, Gen. Glen VanHerck, commander of NORTHCOM/NORAD, said the US isn’t “organized, trained and equipped” to operate there quickly.
By Theresa HitchensThe Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights can inform the implementation of DoD’s AI Ethical Principles and Responsible AI Implementation Pathway “where feasible,” according to the White House.
By Jaspreet Gill“What’s important, though, is to realize that migrating an entire federal agency or private sector company to new algorithms is a huge task,” Duncan Jones, head of cybersecurity at Quantinuum, told Breaking Defense.
By Jaspreet Gill“It is essential that we do everything in our power to remain at the forefront of innovation and technology,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
By Jaspreet GillSources tell Breaking Defense that two names — Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting and Lt. Gen. John Shaw — have been sent to the White House for potential nomination as the new Space Force chief.
By Theresa HitchensThe request is $800 million more than what the Pentagon wanted last year and includes investments in zero trust architecture and support to the Defense Industrial Base.
By Jaspreet Gill“We need everyone to do their part to meet one of the defining threats of our time,” President Joe Biden said in a statement urging US companies to take action to protect against potential future Russian cyber attacks.
By Jaspreet Gill“The people doing this are arguably well intentioned, but that doesn’t mean they can’t do things that are not helpful,” said Adam Meyers, senior vice president for intelligence at CrowdStrike.
By Jaspreet Gill