As we head into the Memorial Day weekend we have information about when your loved one’s basic training mailroom will be closed for the holiday, so that you can make sure to get your letters to your recruit before the long weekend. The dates below are subject to change depending on the needs of the […]
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Most of the challenges hindering the Defense Department’s adoption of artificial intelligence and automation stem from the unique nature of how the department operates — as opposed to the current, emerging state of the technology — according to comprehensive new research from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The new study — “Six Questions Every DOD AI and Autonomy Program Manager Needs to Be Prepared to Answer” — takes aim at internal bureaucratic DOD functions, like the authority to operate (ATO) process, that stifle rapid AI innovation in the U.S.
An illustration of Jack Teixeira in front of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images photo).
The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking numerous classified documents was repeatedly warned about his unauthorized handling of sensitive information by his superiors, only to escalate his alleged activity and even brag about his reprimands online prior to his arrest, according to court documents.
The Department of Defense isn’t where it needs to be in implementing “foundational” practices for managing risks related to its information and communications technology (ICT) supply chains, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Uncle Sam relies heavily on products and services such as computing systems, software and networks, to perform its missions, the GAO noted in a report published Thursday.
Moscow has also suffered the humiliation of shooting down its supposedly invulnerable hypersonic missiles.
Western officials have stated that Russia does not possess a “credible” reserve force to deal with any frontline advance in the upcoming Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Ukraine has 12 brigades of 40,000 combat-ready soldiers, ready to launch an offensive against Russia’s extensive defenses of trenches, anti-tank obstacles and minefields up to 3 km deep.
Russia, which has suffered huge losses in the year-long fighting, has 200,000 troops spread over the 1,000 km front line.
The Air Force has solicited proposals from industry for its sixth-generation fighter aircraft — the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program — and plans to award a contract in 2024, the service announced Thursday.
The Department of the Air Force sent a classified solicitation to industry for “an engineering and manufacturing development contract” for the sixth-generation platform, which is intended to replace the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft, the release noted.
Armasuisse has accepted a new delivery of the AIM-120C-7 model radar-guided missiles approved with the 2017 weapons program. The transport took place on Wednesday aboard a US Air Force Lockheed C-130J.
The AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile) air-to-air radar-guided missile delivered is a state-of-the-art model. It is intended for the armament of the F/A-18 fighter aircraft of the Swiss Air Force and partly replaces and complements the predecessor model AIM-120 B acquired with the 1992 armament program (RP92).
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The U.S. Air Force has released a classified contract solicitation for the engineering and manufacturing phase of the development of a new stealth six-generation crewed tactical jet. The effort is part of the service’s larger Next Generation Air Dominance modernization initiative, or NGAD. The future NGAD combat jet is expected to be a direct successor to the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter, but serve in a much more expansive role than its predecessor.
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Brutal Company, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division supporting the 4th Infantry Division, maneuver an M1A2 Abrams tank in a combined arms live fire exercise during Anakonda23 at Nowa Deba, Poland, May 15, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama).
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As Ukraine prepares for its spring counteroffensive against Russia, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană warns China against the risk of providing military support to Moscow amid the brutal and illegal Russian invasion.
China and the critical decision
The NATO Deputy Secretary General noted that although there are no clear signs that China has delivered weapons to Russia, there are ongoing talks. Geoană warned that this decision would affect not only the relationship with NATO but also China’s reputation in the world.