Multimedia Report: All Domain - Connecting the Joint Force

An in-depth look at All-Domain Warfare, from Breaking Defense.

Connecting the Joint Force As One.

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Army Hammers Out Multi-Domain Ops Doctrine: Capstone FM 3-0 Due Next Summer

Phase Zero isn't "peace" any more in Army's capstone doctrine. The new model "recognizes that you're continuously conducting operations and there is no peace. It's just competition," says Rich Creed, head of the Army's Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

Northrop, L3Harris Demonstrate JADC2-Enabling Network Tech

"Having an exquisite solution is really exciting, but if it takes 10 years to bring to bear for the warfighter, and it's limited to only a few platforms, it's much less compelling," Northrop's Ian Reynolds observed.

Amid Space Race, Cybersecurity And Resiliency Remain Concerns: Experts

The space rush will result in tens of thousands of new assets launched within the decade, which will create a "truly enormous" cyber attack surface, said Sam Visner, a technical fellow at the MITRE Corporation.

'What Do You Need Humans For?' Space Command Deputy Says AI The Future

Being able to provide space domain awareness about the cislunar environment is one mission for which robust AI/ML capabilities will be critical, said Lt. Gen. John Shaw.

Navy Acquisition Boss Shifting Programs To Prep For Project Overmatch

The Navy's program executive officers must make recommendations about what programs should report directly to the leadership overseeing Project Overmatch by October.

Exposing The Data Makes JADC2 Possible

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Secretary Austin Approves Spectrum Superiority Strategy Implementation Plan

"Today's EMS Superiority Strategy combined our electromagnetic warfare and spectrum equities for the first time ever," said Vice Chairman John Hyten. "The Strategy's I-Plan sets us on a path to dominate the future battle space. We are determined to get there and achieve spectrum superiority in all domains."

Beyond ABMS: Air Force Pushes Experimental Tech For AI, IT, Data

The expanded experimentation campaign is also building new "business approaches" — some of which will require Pentagon-level blessing — to speed software-based capabilities to the field, DAF Chief Architect Preston Dunlap said.

Anduril Nabs DIU 'Service' Contract For Counter-Drone AI

"An interesting way to think about this is counter unmanned systems is essentially JADC2 in miniature," said Anduril's Matthew Steckman.

The Joint Warfighting Concept Failed, Until It Focused On Space And Cyber

The new Joint Warfighting Concept to guide military operations for the next 30 years is "aspirational," and now must be fleshed out as best the Pentagon can with the resources available, says Gen. John Hyten, vice JCS chair.

ACK, STITCHES And The Air Force's Networking Hopes

"Believe it or not, we found that the primary barriers to being able to field the software tools are bureaucratic, said Heather Penney of the Mitchell Institute.

Biden's First Budget Tries 'Too Much With Too Little,' New Wargame Finds

"Our analysis of the FY22 budget and the strategy that we think the Biden administration is going in, it is trying to do too much with too little," says Becca Wasser of CNAS.

IBCS Overcomes Electronic Attacks, Downs Cruise Missile

The test involved electronic attack efforts against radars while previous tests had been directed against the communications systems binding IBCS to its sensors.

Exclusive: NORTHCOM Head To Press DoD Leaders For AI Tools

NORTHCOM's GIDE experiments are aimed at applying AI decision-making tools to realistic scenarios "to show what's available now, and to change culture," Gen. Glen VanHerck, NORTHCOM commander, said.

'Sense Of Crisis' On China-Taiwan: Japan Defense White Paper

Chinese actions in the Pacific are posing a "grave concern" for Japan's military, a new paper concludes.

CAPE's TacAir 'Affordability' Insights Out In Fall

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is "critical to being able to execute the emerging operational concepts" being honed by the Joint Staff for future conflict, Joseph Nogueira, acting CAPE director, says.

Army Seeks New Tech For Capability Set 25

More quickly, efficiently, and effectively getting soldiers the working tech they need is a big goal of the capability sets.

Digital Design Revolution Key To All Domain Ops: Air & Space Officials Say

Digital "transformation" is "critical to being able to maintain our advantage over peer competitors," Kristen Baldwin, Air Force deputy assistant secretary for science, technology & engineering, says.

DISA Seeks 'Radical' New Electromagnetic Battle Management System

Prototypes should provide "a radically new set of capabilities," according to DISA. "This work has never been done before within the DoD and requires a novel approach."

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