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• Will gear subscriptions save the Army’s comms?

  The Army is flirting with “Radios as a Service,” akin to a subscription. Reporter Colin Demarest breaks down the industry reaction.

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  Staff

  3 years ago

• Russia claims Ukraine is attacking; Kyiv calls that disinformation

  Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.

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  Susie Blann, Associated Press

  3 years ago

• US Marines are developing air-launched swarming munitions for helos

  The Marines want long-range loitering munitions to launch from their helicopters and from the ground, as part of their Force Design 2030 modernization.

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  Megan Eckstein

  3 years ago

• Defense Innovation Unit eyes first flight of hypersonic testbed

  The agency awarded a contract through its Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities, or HyCAT, program in March.

  By

  Courtney Albon

  3 years ago

• Air Force official’s musings on rogue drone targeting humans go viral

  A “thought experiment” from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.

  By

  Stephen Losey

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  Colin Demarest

  3 years ago

• Israel intends to share data for weaving Iron Dome into US air defense

  Israel’s missile defense leader said his government will share whatever information is necessary to allow Iron Dome to be integrated with U.S. systems.

  By

  Jen Judson

  3 years ago

• Pentagon confirms SpaceX deal for Ukraine Starlink services

  U.S. officials did not disclose details of the deal — including cost, contract timing or the length of service — citing operational security concerns.

  By

  Courtney Albon

  3 years ago

• Multiple companies could win work on US Army’s Project Linchpin AI

  Through Project Linchpin, the service intends to deliver artificial intelligence capabilities across the intel, cyber and electronic warfare worlds.

  By

  Colin Demarest

  3 years ago

• US Army may ask defense industry to disclose AI algorithms

  “It’s not to get at vendor IP,” Young Bang said. “It’s really about, how do we manage the cyber risks and the vulnerabilities?”

  By

  Colin Demarest

  3 years ago

• North Korea says attempt to launch first spy satellite ends in failure

  North Korea said its attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into orbit has failed.

  By

  Hyung-Jin Kim, The Associated Press

  3 years ago

• New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million

  U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.

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  Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

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  Matthew Lee, The Associated Press

  3 years ago

• Maxar explores new uses for Earth observation satellites

  The company is one of three firms on contract with the National Reconnaissance Office to provide commercial satellite imagery over the next 10 years.

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  Courtney Albon

  3 years ago