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If CJADC2 is to ever happen, let INDOPACOM take the lead

If CJADC2 is to ever happen, let INDOPACOM take the lead
If CJADC2 is to ever happen, let INDOPACOM take the lead

Retired Army officer John D. Rosenberger argues in this op-ed that the INDOPACOM chief should become the lead for the Pentagon’s CJADC2 efforts, with an eye towards what is needed to counter China.

Monitoring the heavens: Space Force has 1,000 ‘priority targets,’ 600 sensors

Monitoring the heavens: Space Force has 1,000 ‘priority targets,’ 600 sensors
Monitoring the heavens: Space Force has 1,000 ‘priority targets,’ 600 sensors

Besides tracking adversary satellites, said Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, deputy chief of space operations for intelligence, “sometimes I want to be looking at my own object to see if anything’s going on, right?” 

Navy secretary: Divers assessing USS Boxer breakdown, findings to be made public

Navy secretary: Divers assessing USS Boxer breakdown, findings to be made public
Navy secretary: Divers assessing USS Boxer breakdown, findings to be made public

The ship’s problems, and subsequent sidelining, are gaining more attention on Capitol Hill where multiple lawmakers grilled top Navy brass about the vessel this week.

The sights of Modern Day Marine 2024 [Photos]

The sights of Modern Day Marine 2024 [Photos]
The sights of Modern Day Marine 2024 [Photos]

Checking out some of the notable items on display at this year’s Modern Day Marine conference.

Chris Calio takes helm of RTX as new chief executive

Chris Calio takes helm of RTX as new chief executive
Chris Calio takes helm of RTX as new chief executive

Calio has overseen the reorganization of RTX into three business units, and has said the company will further de-emphasize its role as a space prime contractor.

‘DISA Next’ strategy prioritizes common IT, enterprise cloud and zero-trust across DoD

‘DISA Next’ strategy prioritizes common IT, enterprise cloud and zero-trust across DoD
‘DISA Next’ strategy prioritizes common IT, enterprise cloud and zero-trust across DoD

The Defense Information Systems Agency’s five-year plan includes the ambitious goal to build a global network “unconstrained by bandwidth [and] impervious to denial” by hostile forces.

Gaza conflict presents biggest test yet for IDF’s handheld, 3D navigation tech

Gaza conflict presents biggest test yet for IDF’s handheld, 3D navigation tech
Gaza conflict presents biggest test yet for IDF’s handheld, 3D navigation tech

David Harel, CEO of the Israeli firm Asio Technologies, told Breaking Defense his company’s Orion device has deployed by the thousands with Israeli soldiers in Gaza.

L3Harris lobbying DoD to create ‘resilience’ standard for communications

L3Harris lobbying DoD to create ‘resilience’ standard for communications
L3Harris lobbying DoD to create ‘resilience’ standard for communications

“Right now, you and I can go to a Cabela’s, we can buy a radio, we can go to a trade show, put it out on a table, and we can say it’s a form of resilient communication, because there’s no standard,” Samir Mehta said. “It’s time that we have a standard.”

Air Force stands up two new EW squadrons, but still short on personnel

Air Force stands up two new EW squadrons, but still short on personnel
Air Force stands up two new EW squadrons, but still short on personnel

“We have recognized in our threat analysis that we need these capabilities in our wing in order to make our three wing missions executable,” Col. Joshua Koslov said of activating two EW squadrons. “And so that’s exactly what’s driving it.”

House lawmaker hopes to resuscitate DoD’s venture fellowship program

House lawmaker hopes to resuscitate DoD’s venture fellowship program
House lawmaker hopes to resuscitate DoD’s venture fellowship program

Rep. Elise Stefanik criticized the Air Force’s decision to terminate a fellowship program that paired DoD personnel with the private sector as “shortsighted and misguided,”

Marine scouts check out small boats from Down Under

Marine scouts check out small boats from Down Under
Marine scouts check out small boats from Down Under

The 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, which normally rides 6-wheeled LAVs, will work with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to test an Australian boat designed for high-speed, high-tech scouting and special ops.

US intelligence needs ‘professional cadre’ for OSINT to replace ‘amateur’ IC analysts: Official

US intelligence needs ‘professional cadre’ for OSINT to replace ‘amateur’ IC analysts: Official
US intelligence needs ‘professional cadre’ for OSINT to replace ‘amateur’ IC analysts: Official

Greg Ryckman, DIA’s deputy director for Global Integration, said open source info used to be the “salt” sprinkled on top of completed intelligence products, but now it’s the secret intelligence that’s become the salt on the “main course” that is open source intel.

Following last year’s turmoil, SECNAV says Navy should have been buying amphibs sooner

Following last year’s turmoil, SECNAV says Navy should have been buying amphibs sooner
Following last year’s turmoil, SECNAV says Navy should have been buying amphibs sooner

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro defended the service’s plans to pause amphib shipbuilding during last year’s budget cycle, despite fierce congressional backlash.

UK New Medium Helicopter buy reduced to around 30 aircraft: Spirit AeroSystems Exec

UK New Medium Helicopter buy reduced to around 30 aircraft: Spirit AeroSystems Exec
UK New Medium Helicopter buy reduced to around 30 aircraft: Spirit AeroSystems Exec

The comments are the second time in the span of 10 months that industrial officials have publicly revealed a reduced buy from a max of 44 helos is on the table.