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Uncertainty, and Scrutiny May Lay Ahead for Defense Contractors
With a new Congress in 2027, companies could see more anti-corruption probes....
30mins agoRead it on Defense OneWhen Generals Wander Into the Swamp
The Pentagon’s brass has developed a dangerous taste for Beltway intrigue....
30mins agoRead it on The American SpectatorPentagon Sued Over Its Project Meridian Advisory Committee
A group of government watchdogs is asking a federal judge to immediately shut down the Pentagon’s Project Meridian, the department’s new panel...
3d agoRead it on Federal News NetworkUnraveling the Pentagon’s Quantum Problem
Our adversaries are using quantum. How advanced are their capabilities? We don't totally know ......
4d agoRead it on Defense OneLeidos Gears Up for Major U.S. Cruise Missile Production Surge
Leidos is preparing to scale production of thousands of cruise missiles by coordinating suppliers across 14 US states...
4d agoRead it on The Defense PostAI and the Future of Warfare: Can the U.S. Military Keep Up?
From autonomous weapons and drone swarms to AI battlefield decisions, America’s armed forces face a technological revolution that could leave human...
5d agoRead it on The American SpectatorBridging Network Gaps in the Indo-Pacific
Lags in communication could undermine even the most advanced technology available...
6d agoRead it on Defense OneAs Private Investment Pours Into Defense, the Clock Is Ticking
We are in uncharted territory in terms of private capital’s influence on the defense economy. At the same time, federal lawmakers struggle to advance...
1w agoRead it on RealClearDefenseAutonomous Warfare and the Risks of Affordable Attrition
With Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s recent announcement of a new combatant command focused on autonomous warfare, it is worth expanding the scope of...
1w agoRead it on Providence
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