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Manufacturing
July 2023
WEB EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Can’t Dig Itself Out of Critical Minerals Hole, Experts Say
By Cambrie EckertChina controls the market for most processed rare earth minerals, which are critical in manufacturing and developing key military and commercial technologies and systems, but the United States will not be able to end reliance on China through domestic production, experts and former officials said. -
Defense Watch
July 2023
JUST IN: Deterring China Requires Build Up of U.S. Nuclear Defenses, Admiral Says
By Allyson ParkIf the United States hopes to deter China from invading Taiwan, the country needs to up the urgency of funding and development of nuclear defense systems, said the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. -
Battlefield Communications
July 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: China Pursues Its Own Version of JADC2
The U.S. military wants to seamlessly integrate its sensors and weapons and tie them all together with artificial intelligence and a robust network in a concept it calls joint all-domain command and control, or JADC2. And so does China. -
Manufacturing
July 2023
Additive Technology Revolutionizes Defense Manufacturing
From printing one-of-a-kind parts to enabling rapid, on-site repairs, additive manufacturing is disrupting the industrial base. Innovations in material and process have opened new possibilities, which are in turn fueling interest in the technology. -
Emerging Technologies
July 2023
New Tech Brings Data to "Tactical Edge"
Situational awareness once depended on outdated maps, phone tag and spotty internet connections. Today, edge computing technology is providing situational awareness to the warfighter in minutes. -
Information Technology
July 2023
Fast Track Digital Twins In Military Supply Chains
By Paul OttNow more than ever, digital transformation presents tremendous opportunities to improve U.S. military supply chains. Digital twins have been part of the technology landscape for years. Starting out as virtual replicas of physical objects, digital twins have now expanded to include end-to-end supply chain networks as well as digitally mapping and simulating internal processes and policies. -
Government Policy
June 2023
JUST IN: TikTok Ban Issued for Federal Government Contractors
By Allyson ParkA new Federal Acquisition Regulation clause prohibits contractors from “having or using” the social media app on any devices used to conduct official business. -
Science and Engineering Technology
June 2023
Taking Measure of Science and Technology Funding
While Defense Department budgets have ebbed and flowed this century, there has been relative consistency in one category: science-and-technology funding. -
Defense Department
June 2023
Allies Need to Take Part in Services' JADC2 Goals
By Chris SaxAdm. Christopher Grady in April highlighted the three axes he integrates in his job to be successful as the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. -
Defense Watch
June 2023
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine's Potential NATO Membership Hotly Contested by Experts
By Allyson ParkUkraine’s potential acceptance into NATO is a currently developing issue that is hotly contested by experts. The Biden administration has, in the past, made it clear that they are not interested in accepting Ukraine into NATO, but European officials are becoming more eager to take that step, especially as the war between Ukraine and Russia continues.
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