Month: December 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Service Academies Report First Decline in Sexual Assault Rates in a Decade

The prevalence of sexual assault at the military service academies saw its first decline in 10 years, according to the preliminary findings from the Service Academy Gender Relations Survey for academic program year 2023-24.

DOD’s Chief AI Officer Launches Rapid Capability Cell, Frontier AI Pilots to Accelerate Adoption of Cutting Edge Tech

The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s Artificial Intelligence Rapid Capabilities Cell will partner with the Defense Innovation Unit to execute four initial Frontier AI pilots.

Commercial Tech at Heart of Future Defense Spectrum Management

Commercial technology provides the best way for us to actually rapidly expand and integrate with our allies and partners, the military deputy director of the Defense Innovation Unit said.

DOD Innovation Official Discusses Progress on Replicator

The Defense Department is integrating lessons learned from executing the first iteration of its Replicator initiative as it tackles the next phase of the effort to put cutting-edge capabilities in the hands of warfighters, a senior Defense Innovation Unit official said.

Missile Defense Agency Conducts Successful Missile Intercept From Guam

The Missile Defense Agency’s Guam test represented the first ballistic missile defense test executed from that U.S. territory, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

DOD Dealing With Climate Change as a Security Concern for Africans

Combating climate change is a priority to the nations of Africa, and U.S. officials are listening and responding to those concerns, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for African affairs said.

Austin Extols Benefits of Service, Mentoring

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked U.S., Japanese and Australian troops participating in Exercise Yama Sakura for their commitment to service during a visit to Camp Asaka, Japan.

Hicks Discusses Future Character of Warfare in London Keynote Address

The United States’ capacity for innovation and its strong ties with like-minded partners will continue to serve as key advantages as warfare evolves, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.