:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/7JJO7BHR6JHKNKC5H4DXX2IEDI.jpg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/PANWSMMHBRFH3JXP3OLIMY6NEE.jpg)
Why stratospheric balloons are used in era of space-based intelligence
Experts say balloons loitering at high altitudes can offer some advantages over satellites and drones — and could at least augment ISR capabilities.
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/KUC3JVLZXFCU5NDYDCTWFMFKZU.jpg)
US downs Chinese balloon, a flashpoint in US-China tensions
Biden said he wanted the balloon downed on Wednesday, but was advised the best time for the operation would be when it was over water.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/NE4A573TCZEY7CCFRXCWMHOSRI.png)
The Army’s multiyear contracts are a model for other services
Inking multiyear procurement contracts is a good first step towards reinvigorating the defense industrial base, especially when it comes to munitions.
By Mackenzie Eaglen and Bill Greenwalt
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/XIQNS7QSPJFHJBIYJEO2TQ3XRE.jpg)
Pentagon takes own ‘Pulse’ with internal data dashboard
The Pulse program took five months to pull together. Such a pace, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said, was an “extraordinary feat."
SPECIAL FEATURES
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/JO5P343BRFFTDJB3GG2VQMD6EM.png)
Register to Attend
Military, government and industry leaders will come together on April 26th (online) to discuss today’s interconnected battlespaces and new technologies.
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/G42SMD3H4RCYRCMAQROZRQBXWU.png)
Watch On-Demand
In this webcast, C4ISRNET looked at how military meets its data-sharing goals and making cloud-based data management a reality
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/QDLVYU57ENBX3NVHHZLWKML2SY.png)
Watch On-Demand
In this webcast, C4ISRNET examined recent efforts by the DoD to transform existing installations into military smart bases.
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/6VFHSEJDDNCUVE4HLP5NC2HLNE.png)
Watch On-Demand
In this webcast, C4ISRNET looked at where the JADC2 initiative is now and upcoming major milestones on the journey to implementation.
Space
Why stratospheric balloons are used in era of space-based intelligence
Experts say balloons loitering at high altitudes can offer some advantages over satellites and drones — and could at least augment ISR capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/XIQNS7QSPJFHJBIYJEO2TQ3XRE.jpg)
Pentagon takes own ‘Pulse’ with internal data dashboard
The Pulse program took five months to pull together. Such a pace, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said, was an “extraordinary feat."
Cyber
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/IGDMJLWKVFBFHKE4T5IAH4EYRY.jpg)
Turkey’s STM to modernize NATO’s intelligence infrastructure
The NCI Agency awarded two deals to STM after evaluating commercial and technical proposals received from several software companies in NATO member states.
Electronic Warfare
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/QDQ2XFF2IJAORGFSCUBOFRW4SY.png)
Pentagon tester gives thumbs up to US Army electronic warfare planner
Little information about EWPMT was included in the weapon tester’s previous public report, with details restricted to a select group.
VIDEOS
All-domain command and control - where does it stand?
The military envisions a future of all armed forces under a single operational umbrella, but how close is it to a reality, and can it be achieved?
:quality(70)/d3k85ws6durfp9.cloudfront.net/12-16-2022/t_031d973049d74d78a24aae2d52c7d693_name_Thumb_Smart_Bases_Colin_Webcast.jpg)
:quality(70)/d3k85ws6durfp9.cloudfront.net/11-17-2022/t_7bd2df96c6af4f2fa38d08317d4e8d7d_name_DNW_Ep_445_v3_01_33_02_52_Still409.jpg)
:quality(70)/d3k85ws6durfp9.cloudfront.net/11-10-2022/t_1d06bee020614ebf876007bb7962f87f_name_Thumb_444_DD.jpg)
:quality(70)/d3k85ws6durfp9.cloudfront.net/11-04-2022/t_a63654417e154ee3ba0d51b832d4b007_name_DNW_433_COLIN_RADIO_THUMB.jpg)
Trending Now
More Stories
US pledges longer-range ‘small-diameter bomb’ for Ukraine
The U.S. announced Friday it will send Ukraine the Boeing-made ground-launched small-diameter bomb, a weapon that can double its strike range.
By Joe Gould
Connecticut lawmakers demand more information on Army helicopter award
The Army this week declined to discuss its FLRAA decision with lawmakers, citing the protest period.
US to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in latest policy reversal
The U.S. will provide ground-launched small diameter bombs as part of a $2.17 billion aid package the U.S. is expected to announce Friday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Chinese surveillance balloon detected over Montana
There are no immediate plans to shoot it down, due to concerns about debris. But steps have been taken to prevent the collection of sensitive information.
Pentagon kicks off 5G competition to upgrade base communications
Fifth-generation wireless tech promises faster speeds and the ability to accommodate more and more-advanced devices — a windfall for defense.
DARPA wants a heavy cargo plane that can land at sea
The Pentagon has grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a conflict with China, which would require improved maritime capabilities.
Space Force object tracking upgrade delayed by engineering challenges
The capability, which will allow the system to decommission its 1970s-era C2 system, was supposed to be delivered at the end of last year.
Shipbuilding industry looks to 3D printing to accelerate pace
Additive manufacturing could build certain metal pieces more reliably, faster and in higher volume than traditional methods, Navy and industry leaders say.
India to boost defense spending by 13%, with billions for new weapons
The capital expenditure is meant for the procurement of weapons and platforms, and payment of outstanding committed liabilities for past defense contracts.
The Pentagon must make a culture shift to embrace innovation
A culture of innovation is fundamental to acquiring, adopting and scaling new technologies that will give our men and women in uniform the advantage.
By Mac Thornberry
Managing security across the new data perimeter
If the network perimeter was like a protective moat that surrounds a castle, the data perimeter is the small houses that dot the landscape.
By Petko Stoyanov
Pentagon tester gives thumbs up to US Army electronic warfare planner
Little information about EWPMT was included in the weapon tester’s previous public report, with details restricted to a select group.
Defense Innovation Board launches survey to boost private partnerships
The survey will inform a broader study that considers how DoD can better mobilize capital investment toward critical defense technology areas.
Turkey’s STM to modernize NATO’s intelligence infrastructure
The NCI Agency awarded two deals to STM after evaluating commercial and technical proposals received from several software companies in NATO member states.
Ukraine plans to spend $540 million on drones this year
“This is just the beginning. After all, this is not only about the needs of aerial reconnaissance,” Ukraine's defense minister said.
General Atomics’ air-launched ‘Eaglet’ gets its wings
Gray Eagle manufacturer General Atomics in conjunction with the U.S. Army launched its Eaglet Air-Launched Effects from a Gray Eagle for the first time.
By Jen Judson