White House requests $842 billion to fund Pentagon in 2024

White House requests $842 billion to fund Pentagon in 2024
White House requests $842 billion to fund Pentagon in 2024

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.

National Cyber Strategy seeks to ‘rebalance’ cyber responsibility towards industry

National Cyber Strategy seeks to ‘rebalance’ cyber responsibility towards industry
National Cyber Strategy seeks to ‘rebalance’ cyber responsibility towards industry

“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.

What, where, how: After the Abrams-for-Ukraine announcement, a host of questions

What, where, how: After the Abrams-for-Ukraine announcement, a host of questions
What, where, how: After the Abrams-for-Ukraine announcement, a host of questions

In 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.

Zelenskyy praises US plan to include ‘a’ Patriot battery in $1.9B weapons package

Zelenskyy praises US plan to include ‘a’ Patriot battery in $1.9B weapons package
Zelenskyy praises US plan to include ‘a’ Patriot battery in $1.9B weapons package

In an impassioned address to Congress, the Ukrainian president said US aid was an “investment in global security and democracy.”

Space firms want White House fix for regulatory tangle, but disagree on how

Space firms want White House fix for regulatory tangle, but disagree on how
Space firms want White House fix for regulatory tangle, but disagree on how

The National Space Council recently heard suggestions ranging from establishing a licensing “clearinghouse” to temporarily doing away with licensing altogether.

‘Critically important’: New White House strategy for cislunar research echoes Space Force

‘Critically important’: New White House strategy for cislunar research echoes Space Force
‘Critically important’: New White House strategy for cislunar research echoes Space Force

The 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.

Eyeing Russia and China, NORTHCOM head frets over US ability to respond to Arctic threats

Eyeing Russia and China, NORTHCOM head frets over US ability to respond to Arctic threats
Eyeing Russia and China, NORTHCOM head frets over US ability to respond to Arctic threats

After 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.

White House wants to hold big tech accountable in new artificial intelligence ‘blueprint’

White House wants to hold big tech accountable in new artificial intelligence ‘blueprint’
White House wants to hold big tech accountable in new artificial intelligence ‘blueprint’

The 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.

NIST picks 4 ‘quantum-resistant’ encryption algorithms to protect US data

NIST picks 4 ‘quantum-resistant’ encryption algorithms to protect US data
NIST picks 4 ‘quantum-resistant’ encryption algorithms to protect US data

“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.

NATO leaders establish new €1B innovation fund, accelerator

NATO leaders establish new €1B innovation fund, accelerator
NATO leaders establish new €1B innovation fund, accelerator

“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.

Two finalists emerge for next Space Force chief: Sources

Two finalists emerge for next Space Force chief: Sources
Two finalists emerge for next Space Force chief: Sources

Sources 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.

Pentagon wants $11.2B for cyberspace security, training in FY23

Pentagon wants $11.2B for cyberspace security, training in FY23
Pentagon wants $11.2B for cyberspace security, training in FY23

The 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.

Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in

Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in
Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in

“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.

Why Ukraine recruiting amateur ‘IT army’ could backfire

Why Ukraine recruiting amateur ‘IT army’ could backfire
Why Ukraine recruiting amateur ‘IT army’ could backfire

“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.