💻 Pentagon Confirms Multiple Cyber Attacks on DoDIN by “RapperBot” Malware

📬 In Today’s Defense Brief

🛰️ Space Force’s X-37B Spaceplane Launches from Florida on Secret Test Mission Read More

🚁 Army Equipping Black Hawks to Launch Swarm Drones in Flight Read More

💻 Pentagon Confirms Multiple Cyber Attacks on DoDIN by “RapperBot” Malware Read More

🚢 Velo3D Partners with Navy to 3D-Print Critical Ship Components Read More

⚔️ USAF & Navy Seek $1.3B for Secret Lockheed Missile Procurement Read More

🎱 Plus 5 other news stories you may like

📰 Full Breakdown

🛰️ Space Force’s X-37B Spaceplane Launches from Florida on Secret Test Mission Read More

• The U.S. Space Force launched its reusable Boeing X-37B spaceplane from Cape Canaveral on a classified mission.

• Officials confirmed it is carrying both military experiments and NASA payloads, including materials and propulsion tests.

• The mission’s duration and objectives remain secret, underscoring the aircraft’s role in strategic space competition.

🚁 Army Equipping Black Hawks to Launch Swarm Drones in Flight Read More

• The Army is adding launch systems to UH-60 Black Hawks that allow crews to deploy drones mid-flight.

• The capability extends helicopters’ ability to gather intelligence, strike targets, and support ground troops in real time.

• Officials see it as a step toward tighter manned-unmanned teaming, reshaping the role of legacy aircraft.

💻 Pentagon Confirms Multiple Cyber Attacks on DoDIN by “RapperBot” Malware Read More

• Pentagon leaders confirmed that RapperBot malware breached the Defense Department’s global information networks.

• The botnet, which targets IoT devices, has been linked to at least three incidents probing military infrastructure.

• Officials warn adversaries may be testing defenses ahead of larger operations, while mitigation efforts continue.

🚢 Velo3D Partners with Navy to 3D-Print Critical Ship Components Read More

• Velo3D signed a partnership with the U.S. Navy to apply advanced metal 3D printing to shipbuilding supply chains.

• The effort will produce complex, mission-critical components faster than traditional manufacturing methods.

• Navy leaders say the move strengthens industrial resilience and reduces dependence on fragile supplier networks.

⚔️ USAF & Navy Seek $1.3B for Secret Lockheed Missile Procurement Read More

• The Air Force and Navy are requesting $1.3B from Congress to procure a classified Lockheed Martin missile.

• Officials described it only as a next-generation system “essential for near-peer competition,” offering no specs.

• Lawmakers are seeking more oversight as costs rise, but the services insist secrecy is necessary for deterrence.

🌏 Other Important News

🚁 Air

• U.S. Marine Corps’ Viper helicopter brings upgrades over legacy SuperCobra Read More

• New Zealand military to acquire MH-60R naval helicopters and Airbus A321XLR transports Read More

• Denmark taps Terma-Boeing for P-8 maritime patrol aircraft sustainment Read More

🏭 Industry & Technology

• L3Harris expands Florida facility to support “Golden Dome” missile-defense program Read More

💻 Cyber & AI

• Army’s new PCA calls for AI-enabled cyber capabilities at the edge Read More

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