Intel/GEOINT

Armed with quantum sensors, France eyes leaps in electronic warfare

Quantum gravimeter technology, used for mapping the seabed, offers the prospect of surreptitiously tracking adversary submarines.

‘America’s gatekeeper’ has a message for small defense contractors

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is at the heart of protecting national security personnel and the defense industrial base.

Opinion

Breaking down barriers to tackle cyber threats

In an op-ed, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says cyber protection is not only a U.S. interagency, public-private challenge, but an allied problem set.

Opinion

How to build an effective information network in the Indo-Pacific

Currently, the only cross collaboration or communication of information among allies is under the “Five Eyes" intel alliance.

Sweden to send Ukraine military equipment worth $1.3 billion

The Swedish government will send a surveillance plane, a retired fleet of armored vehicles, and munitions.

Opinion

Achieving decision-advantage at the EDGE in multi-domain operations

The rapid development of edge computing and network solutions continually forces the evolution of technology driven Command and Control and ISR systems.

NATO drone surveillance hours surge amid growing appetite for intel

“The North Atlantic security environment is under threat,” said Scott Bray, the assistant secretary general for intelligence and security.

Stingy intel-sharing a ‘recipe for losing,’ Space Force’s Miller says

"The United States does not go into conflict alone," Lt. Gen. David Miller said at the GEOINT conference. "Check your history. It does not happen."

NGA wants industry’s help monitoring illegal activity in Indo-Pacific

Interested companies have until May 24 to submit responses, after which some will be selected for review by the Defense Innovation Unit.

Lockheed, Maxar ink agreement to enhance F-35 flying simulator

Doing things digitally can save real-world materiel from wear and tear while also boosting the amount of hours one can practice.

Here’s when the US Army will pick next long-range spy plane

The service is divesting its entire turboprop-based ISR fleet, developed for counterinsurgency, in favor of a high-speed jet with high-tech sensors.

Army officials question plan for future attack reconnaissance

The service did away with the pursuit of a new manned armed scout helicopter and is grappling with how to fill the gap using a network of smart drones.

Opinion

Lidar: Another emerging technology brought to you by China

More must be done to safeguard U.S. data and prevent dependence on geopolitical adversaries for a critical, emerging technology.

3 Germans arrested on suspicion of spying, miltech transfer to China

The suspects allegedly procured a special laser and exported it to China without permission.

AUKUS allies developing undersea capabilities they can field this year

The three AUKUS navies may see advanced undersea technology like small drones and AI-enabled target recognition tools tested and fielded this year.

Brazilian Air Force, Embraer launch study for surveillance fleet

A military source tells Defense News that Brazil has started looking for options to replace its P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft starting in 2031.