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A News Roundup for the Week Ahead Increasing Pilot Safety Through Real-Time, Fused Imagery & Command Guidance Presented by Sierra Nevada Corporation SNC's DVE solutions increase flight safety & operational capability by restoring pilot situational awareness in conditions with little or no visibility. Solutions for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Learn more. Murray: Army's Modernization Push Requires Persistence To Be Successful By Andrew Eversden "We spend a lot of time thinking about what is and what can be, and we spend almost no time thinking about what could be," Murray said.   With New Plan, Pentagon Embraces Climate Change Fight By Valerie Insinna The Pentagon wants to see improvement from defense contractors in the area of greenhouse gas emissions.   DISA Head: DoD Working To Modernize ICAM, C2, Data Use By Brad D. Williams "I have a mantra of 'I want to kill to the [Common Access Card] as the primary authentication mechanism for the department'," Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner said. "Industry has better authentication, and it's not just two-factor, it's truly multi-factor authentication."   CIA's New China Mission Center: How To Do It Right By Colin Clark "Given our poor record against the Chinese," a former senior intelligence official said, "maybe we should start with good tradecraft and attention to CI [counterintelligence]. Basics. There is no silver bullet."   After Satellite 'Olympics,' IC Rethinks Wary Stance On Foreign Commercial Data By Theresa Hitchens US firms won "gold" in only three of the nine categories — the same number as China — in the NGA's "Commercial Imaging Olympics."   Navy Secretary's New Guidance Puts The Target On China By Justin Katz Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro's new strategic guidance makes abundantly clear the service now views China as its top competitor, more so than Russia.   Who's Who in Defense: Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy By Catherine Macaulay Del Toro arrives at the Pentagon during a time when the Navy is looking to develop a long-term strategic plan that keeps pace with China's increasingly sophisticated naval technologies.   We Can Delay No Longer: It's Time To Retire Older Fleets By Aaron Mehta Today's technology won't win tomorrow's fight and there aren't enough resources to win while maintaining our current fleet. A modernized force is the only way to keep our nation, allies, and communities safe," writes Gen. Arnold Bunch.   Key To Army FVL Weapons Systems Development – Modular Open Systems By Barry Rosenberg [Sponsored] Bell's methodology to meet the Army's Modular Open Systems Approach requirement is enabled by a common digital backbone that will be instantiated on both the V-280 Valor for FLRAA and the Bell 360 Invictus for FARA.   Poland Kicks Off Homegrown SHORAD System: Narew By Aaron Mehta The new system, which could cost between $12 and $17 billion, will be almost entirely homegrown – a major impact on Polish industry.   Army Spreads Wings With 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile Hardware By Andrew Eversden The delivery is a significant milestone for the Army's Long Range Precision Fires modernization effort.   AI and Edge Computing For Dispersed Forces and Next Generation Tactical Vehicles By Barry Rosenberg Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and edge computing are key enablers for distributed, multi-domain operations.   Attack Sub Connecticut Strikes Unknown Object At Sea By Justin Katz The Navy says none of the crew sustained life threatening injuries.   Leading Lawmaker to Space Force: Stop Talking About Uniforms, Tell Me About Tech By Valerie Insinna "We've got to be tougher, faster, bolder," said Rep. Jim Cooper. "And I'm really not seeing that like I would like to see."   NRO Trims Red Tape For Commercial Imagery Data By Theresa Hitchens "LiDAR is a really neat technology, and we've got to take advantage of it," NRO Director Chris Scolese said.   NGA Must 'Treat Data As A Strategic Asset,' Director Says By Theresa Hitchens "Kind of like the mountains Lewis and Clark had to scale, data is a mountain we have to climb," NGA Director Vice Adm. Robert Sharp said at GEOINT 2021.   The FLRAA/FARA Ecosystem Enables All-Domain Operations In The Great Power Competition By Barry Rosenberg [Sponsored] A flight-proven tiltrotor and advanced helicopter are the optimum solutions for transformational air assault and attack/recon.   F-35 Engine Maker Braces For Sustainment Cost Spike By Valerie Insinna Scheduled maintenance for the F-35's engine in the mid-2020s will drive up the price of engine sustainment, just as the Pentagon expects cost reduction goals come to fruition.   US Conduct In Afghanistan Requires A 9/11 Commission-Style Review By Lee Ferran The terrorist attack that killed nearly 3,000 Americans and set the US on a course for war in Afghanistan also prompted a formal commission to deeply examine how the US government allowed the attack to happen. Twenty years later, retired Brig. Gen. James Scott O'Meara argues in this op-ed that a similar commission is crucial…   NSA Renews Focus On Securing Military Weapons Systems Against 'Capable' Rivals By Brad D. Williams "In terms of weapons systems, we have computers on wings, at sea, and on land. We don't think of [weapons systems] that way, but none of them work without computers," NSA's Joyce said.    IC, Biden Admin Aim To Reform Commercial Remote Sensing Rules By Theresa Hitchens "If we don't adapt, others will set the rules and challenge our new leadership. We should set the rules," said Stacey Dixon, deputy director of national intelligence.   Former Officials Call For AUKUS Submarines To Use Low Enriched Uranium By Justin Katz Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told Breaking Defense that his nation must pursue a low enriched uranium submarine strategy.   Army Awards Palantir $823M Contract For Enterprise 'Data Fabric' By Andrew Eversden The award is part of the second capability drop of the Distributed Common Ground Systems-Army.   To Advance GEOINT Research, Intel Community Seeks Help Outside Government By Theresa Hitchens ODNI is working on providing outside partners with declassified explanations of the office's science and technology priorities, said John Beieler, director of science and technology.   New Compass Call Electronic Warfare Plane Takes To The Skies By Valerie Insinna The US Air Force is one step closer to having a new aircraft for jamming enemy communications.   Addressing 5G National Security Risks Must Include Satellite Security By Aaron Mehta As the US and its partners try to exploit the benefits of 5G networks for future national security uses, the focus has largely been on security terrestrial networks. But in this analysis, Melissa K. Griffith of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars argues that those worried about 5G security need to aim higher. What…   Nakasone Now Sees Ransomware, Influence Ops As 'National Security' Threats By Brad D. Williams "We aim to convey that, 'Hello, we are from the government, and we're here to help' is not a scary idea," the general joked, alluding to a famous quote by former President Reagan.   NATO Must 'Step Up' For Aspirant Members, Not Bow To Russia: Stoltenberg By Aaron Mehta "The whole idea that you know, it's a provocation to Russia that small neighbors join NATO is absolutely wrong. That's the provocation — that anyone is saying that," Stoltenberg said.   Mandiant CEO Sees 'Coordinated National, Global Response' As Next Advance In Cybersecurity By Brad D. Williams "Academics will sit back and say, 'Well, if you just did that and that and that, you would have avoided it.' But if there's no way to impose risk or consequences for [threat actors] doing it, your day is coming," Mandia said.   US Presses Israel On Haifa Port Amid China Espionage Concerns: Sources By Arie Egozi "We have been candid with our Israeli friends over risks to our shared national security interests and will continue these discussions in the appropriate venues," the State Department told Breaking Defense.   Breaking Defense 611 Broadway • New York, New York • 10012 unsubscribe