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Research and Development
SPECIAL REPORT: The Race for Quantum Resistant Cryptography
A little known technological race is occurring in the realm of computer sciences and it could have an enormous impact for those who rely on encrypted communications, experts say.
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Army News
JUST IN: Army Undersecretary Highlights New Five-Year Spending Plan
Replacing the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and fielding future vertical lift aircraft are some of “the most significant” near-term priorities in the Army’s effort to move beyond its “big five” systems, the service’s undersecretary said March 14.
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Research and Development
SPECIAL REPORT: China: A Great Leap Forward in Quantum Tech?
“China’s leaders recognize the strategic potential of quantum science and technology to enhance economic and military dimensions of national power,” said a September 2018 report by the Center for a New American Security penned by Elsa B. Kania and John Costello.
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Budget
BREAKING: Army Considering Trimming JLTV Program (UPDATED)
The Army may cut back on its acquisition plans for the joint light tactical vehicle to invest in higher priority modernization efforts, a top service official said March 13.
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Research and Development
SPECIAL REPORT: Defense Community Slow to Grasp Potential of Quantum-Based Tech
CHICAGO — Four stories underground — encased in several feet of concrete — is the University of Chicago’s new nanofabrication facility, where researchers apply the principles of quantum physics to real-world problems and technologies.
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Shipbuilding
BREAKING: New Trump Budget Cuts Navy Shipbuilding, Aircraft Procurement
President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2020 budget request would increase the Navy’s overall budget but cut back on its shipbuilding and aircraft procurement accounts, according to documents released March 12. Despite that, however, the service would procure 12 new battle force ships in fiscal year 2020.
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Budget
JUST IN: Marine Corps Aims to Buy Reaper Drones in 2020
The Trump administration’s fiscal year 2020 budget request includes additional funding for amphibious combat vehicles and ground/air task-oriented radar systems.
National Defense Columnists
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING INSIGHTS
By Herb Fenster, Peter Hutt II and Carl WiersumNational Defense Contributors
National Defense Podcasts
MARCH 2019
Quantum Race in the National Security Community
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine takes a deep dive into efforts to harness quantum technology.