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Ideas
Sanctions Won’t Hurt Iran’s UAV Program
The Biden administration should rethink its approach—and its real goals in the region.
Business
US Air Force, Venture Firms Make $60 Million Bet on Hypersonic Aircraft Startup
The deal calls for Georgia-based Hermeus to accelerate development of reusable test aircraft.
Ideas
How the Energy Department Can Improve Industry Cybersecurity
Practical steps include educating direct actors like electricians or IT professionals on basic cybersecurity priorities, concerns, and best practices.
Business
New Marine One Expected to Start Flying President Biden Soon
The White House and the Marine Corps are developing commissioning plans.
Ideas
Sea Air Space Conference Wire: Acting SecNav Speaks
The final day of the trade show was highlighted by Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Harker.
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How the DoD is Tapping Hardware Security Keys to Protect Against Threats
Now, the DOD is investing in modern authentication tools and technologies, such as hardware security keys, to secure its environment. Here’s how.
Voices
Science & Tech
Can We Spot Illegal Fishing Fleets from Space?
The Defense Innovation Unit is offering prizes for using satellite-mounted radar to fight a growing national-security problem.
Ideas
Sea-Air-Space Conference Wire: Emerging Tech
Tuesday at the Navy League trade show brought a focus on JADC2, drones, and more.
Threats
Pentagon Police Officer Dead, Several Other People Injured, After Attack at Metro Entrance
Shooting raises new questions about whether the public transit point just outside the military’s headquarters can ever be fully secured.
Ideas
A New Bill Seeks to Patch the Flaws in the Arms Export Control Act
The proposed legislation would help Congress regain a measure of sway over weapons sales.
Ideas
What I Heard in the White House Basement
I knew the president had clear and straightforward talking points—I’d written them.
Threats
In the Newly Noisy Arctic, Underwater Operations Are Getting Harder
Less ice means more ships, which means more problems for sonar operators and their skippers.
Science & Tech
Data Friendliness Will Make Some Weapons More Valuable, Says Northrop CTO
Future weapons will have more value if they connect more easily to the network right out of the box, but that’s not the way military weapons or networks are made today.
Business
Sea-Air-Space Conference Wire: CNO Slams Defense Manufacturers
The Chief of Naval Operations doesn't hold back on Day 2 of the Navy's League's biggest annual event.
Policy
Top Admiral: Defense Firms Are Lobbying Against the Weapons the US Navy Needs
Adm. Mike Gilday also accused companies of slow-rolling ship repair.
Ideas
The US Needs a Department of Cybersecurity
As the saying goes, when everyone is in charge, no one is in charge.
Policy
NSA to National Security Employees: Avoid Working on Public Wi-Fi
The agency offered best practices for remote work using wireless technologies.
Business
Conference Wire: Sea-Air-Space Opens, No Masks Required
The Navy League's sprawling event was the first big trade show canceled by COVID. Now it returns amid a new coronavirus spike.
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