Defense

Pentagon War Game Envisioned a Generation-Z Rebellion Funded by Bitcoin

The war game was designed in 2018 to prepare troops for future conflicts fought on computers rather than on the battlefield.

News  ·  8 June 2020

US Military Contractor BAE Systems Wants to Hire ‘Cryptocurrency Exploiters’

Want to be a "cryptocurrency exploiter?" BAE Systems wants to hear from you.

Business  ·  12 February 2020
India

India’s Defense Minister Touts Blockchain, AI Role in Warfare

India's defense minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the potential use of blockchain technology in the defense industry on Monday.

Business  ·  4 November 2019
South Korea

South Korea’s Military Acquisitions Agency Plans Blockchain Pilot

The South Korean military acquisitions agency hopes a blockchain system can boost security and efficiency in defense business operations.

Markets  ·  10 April 2019
Russia

The Russian Military Is Building a Blockchain Research Lab

The Russian Ministry of Defense is launching a blockchain research lab to examine how to combat cybersecurity threats.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2018
Security

Trump Signs Defense Bill Authorizing Blockchain Study

President Donald Trump has signed a $700 billion military spending bill that includes a mandate for a blockchain cybersecurity research study.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2017
Security

Defending Borders with Blockchain: Former Cheney Advisor Calls for Action

A new report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies details how blockchain could be used to protect government supply chains.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2017
Department of Defense

The US Navy Wants to Connect Its 3-D Printers with a Blockchain

The US Navy will run a blockchain trial this summer – a test largely aimed to boost the security of its manufacturing systems.

Business  ·  26 June 2017
News

Defense Giant Lockheed Martin Integrates Blockchain

Lockheed Martin is now working with Virginia-based GuardTime Federal to integrate blockchain into its supply chain risk management.

Tech  ·  1 May 2017