US not disengaging from Asia, seeks ‘partners, not protectorates,’ says Pentagon official
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby reaffirmed the U.S. interest in the region as he called for greater burden-sharing and partnership.
Pentagon & Congress
Pentagon revokes security clearance from Biden’s Air Force secretary
The Pentagon revoked Frank Kendall's security clearance over his alleged sharing of classified information about Air Force One with a news outlet.
US Navy tests AI-powered submarine hunter
The U.S. Navy tested artificial intelligence-powered sonar to target submarines during the multinational Rim of the Pacific exercise.
Pentagon launches online marketplace for counter-UAS technology
It’s like Amazon but only for defense agencies needing equipment for destroying commercial drones.
Marine Corps to get ‘production-ready’ microwave drone swarm killer
The Marine Corps inked an $11 million contract for a vehicle-mounted weapon that can take down dozens of drones in a single zap.
Air National Guard dangles $7,500 bonus for eligible reenlistments
The Air National Guard is ramping up for a “Summer Surge Incentive” in an effort to keep eligible service members in uniform.
Marine Corps hackathon announced for fall
The service is bringing artificial intelligence developers together in California to build tools that can be quickly refined or immediately moved into use.
Senate confirms new Chief of Space Operations
The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess as the U.S. Space Force's next chief of space operations.
Pentagon ready to deploy Salesforce AI agents for admin tasks
Salesforce said the Defense Department and the Army’s Human Resources Command approved its autonomous AI agents for missions with sensitive information.
An Air Force robot made the C-17 part no vendor would
A U.S. Air Force robot made a replacement part for a damaged C-17 Globemaster III when no vendor would.
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
The VA is launching a study on the safety and effectiveness of psilocybin — magic mushrooms — for treating major depressive disorder.
Navy fires top auditor amid report that she insulted subordinates
The probe concluded that Donjette Gilmore, auditor general of the Navy Audit Service, made a habit of harassing and belittling subordinates.
SOUTHCOM replaces Southern Spear with Western Hemisphere task force targeting criminal networks
U.S. Southern Command replaced Operation Souther Spear with a new task force targeting narcoterrorism networks.
Boeing wins first production contract for jet-powered JDAM
Boeing won the first production contract for a jet-powered guided bomb that can fly more than 300 nautical miles.
Iran issues warning to Gulf states: US must desist or you’ll be hit hard
Iran has made a concerted push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless U.S. strikes end.
Navy removes the head of its drone program just 8 months into her tenure
Eight months after her appointment as Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems, Rebecca Gassler was removed from her position.
North Carolina National Guard settles lawsuit over blocking Facebook critic
The North Carolina National Guard settled a federal lawsuit with a former guardsman who alleged the service violated his First Amendment rights.
