Italy eyes Musk’s Starlink for secret government communications
Handing control of Italy’s military satellite communications to the U.S. tech tycoon has prompted sharp criticism in Italy from opposition politicians.
JADC2 & Comms
Pentagon to expand industry pool for CJADC2 experimentation
The Pentagon held its first GIDE industry day on Tuesday, an effort to solidify a process for companies to integrate C2 tools into future experiments.
Opinion
The time is right for a new military force to defend cyber space
Cyber warfare tasks are difficult, and they’re only made harder when fragmented across multiple services.
Thales doubles down on radio production as US Army rethinks its network
The Army tapped Thales Defense and Security and L3Harris Technologies to furnish combat net radios. Initial orders totaled tens of millions of dollars.
For data in their sights, US special ops seek military Google Glass
The device would work day or night as well as with existing night vision gear.
New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shooters
The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.
Opinion
Pentagon can benefit from robust photonics infrastructure in Europe
The U.S. can make use of a robust photonics infrastructure in Europe to boost its defenses in space.
AUKUS allies developing undersea capabilities they can field this year
The three AUKUS navies may see advanced undersea technology like small drones and AI-enabled target recognition tools tested and fielded this year.
Air Force to get a head start on GPS, target tracking efforts
The service's first two Quick Start efforts involve boosting GPS resilience and advancing moving target indication capabilities.
Brazilian Air Force, Embraer launch study for surveillance fleet
A military source tells Defense News that Brazil has started looking for options to replace its P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft starting in 2031.
Space Force launches weather satellite to replace 1960s-era spacecraft
The launch is a first step toward modernizing the Space Force’s more than 60-year-old weather constellation, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
