Opinion

Cyber attacks reveal uncomfortable truths about US defenses

It should be recognized that cybersecurity systems can be just as flawed as the systems they protect, the author says.

Israel unveils new Barak tank with AI, sensors and cameras

Development for the Barak took five years, and it underwent testing over the last year.

Australia to focus R&D on asymmetric warfighting, chief scientist says

Australia is mulling which high-tech areas it will pursue alone or which may fall under AUKUS, as it ensures all its efforts focus on top warfighter needs.

Ukraine war inspires weapons that crack battle tanks at weakest point

Arms manufacturers are tuning their lineups to the immediate experience of the brutal, close-range fighting in Ukraine.

Lockheed in ‘late-stage’ talks with solid-rocket motor partner

Lockheed declined to offer details on the potential purchase, including the name of the company and the timeline of the deal.

This is what it’s like to maintain the US nuclear arsenal

The jobs are exacting and often require a deft touch. That’s because many of the maintenance tasks must be performed by hand.

Pentagon eyes microelectronics hubs across US to bolster chip industry

The Pentagon envisions the Microelectronics Commons as a national network of academic institutions, small business firms and research entities.

Leidos wins $7.9 billion US Army information technology contract

The Department of Defense received three bids for the Common Hardware Systems 6th Generation contract, records show.

Opinion

How to optimize Internet of Things security while promoting innovation

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comments on the proposed cybersecurity labeling program.

US sanctions firms in China , Russia, Turkey over Iran’s drone program

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high, despite the release of five American detainees from Iran this week.

US charges Russian man with smuggling microelectronics amid Ukraine war

“We are laser-focused on rooting out the procurement networks fueling the Russian war machine,” said Matthew Axelrod, an export enforcement official.

Israeli companies showcase drones that take off, land vertically

IAI developed the Rotem Alpha loitering munition, capable of hovering, taking off and landing vertically.

Elbit sells SkyStriker loitering munition to mystery European customer

SkyStriker is an autonomous loitering munition that can locate, acquire and engage operator-designated targets.

Opinion

How to ensure the defense-industrial base and supply chain resiliency

Here are several recommendations for actionable policies that could contribute to the long-term health and resiliency of the industrial base.

Austin urges nations to dig deep, give Ukraine more air-defense kits

The U.S. defense chief said the 31 M1 Abrams tanks promised months ago will soon begin arriving in Ukraine, as has been expected.

RTX business unit installing space observation system in California

The installation should be completed by the end of October and the system should be providing operational data by November.