Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
A new DSB report on weapons of mass destruction, the Air Force's light-attack aircraft effort and more highlight this Monday INSIDER Daily Digest.
The unclassified executive summary of a new Defense Science Board report is out:
DSB recommends new roadmap to bolster defense against weapons of mass destruction
A Pentagon advisory panel is advancing two dozen recommendations for changes in policy, organization, personnel and technology that collectively aim to improve the U.S. military's ability to deter, prevent the threat from -- and deal with the aftermath of an attack of -- chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons, according to a summary of a three-volume, classified report.
Document: Executive summary of DSB report on countering WMDs
In related news, the DSB is meeting this week to discuss a summer study on "strategic surprise":
DSB to brief senior leaders on 'strategic surprise' study this week
The Defense Science Board will hold a series of closed-to-the-public meetings this week to discuss "potential technical gaps in Department of Defense capabilities that may affect subsequent decisions and actions of U.S. commanders and warfighters in the next decade," according to an Aug. 3 Federal Register notice.
The Air Force only has two companies in mind to build a light-attack aircraft:
Air Force to award light-attack contract in late FY-19
The Air Force plans to choose a light-attack aircraft by the end of fiscal year 2019, and is only considering bids from Textron and Sierra Nevada, according to a recent presolicitation notice.
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Army cyber news:
Army Cyber commander calls cyber-only mindset 'limiting'
When it comes to the plethora of threats in cyberspace, the Army should consider a host of options -- not just cyber -- to counter them, according to Lt. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, head of Army Cyber Command.
Related news from our colleagues at Inside Cybersecurity:
Defense policy bill includes rejection of low-cost considerations praised as cybersecurity win by industry
Buried in the fiscal year 2019 defense authorization bill awaiting President Trump's signature is a provision that discourages the use of cost as the primary concern when procuring certain services across all federal agencies, which industry groups are celebrating as big win for cybersecurity.