Defense One

The Arguments for Weakening Encryption Aren’t Any Better Under Trump

Law-enforcement backdoors would still make everyone less safe, even as U.S. officials set their sights on broader access to data.

How AI Will Help Radar Detect Tiny Drones 3 Kilometers Away

Small drones are becoming a big problem. Here’s how next-generation neural networking techniques could help.

Has Lockheed Replaced Boeing as Trump’s Favorite Defense Firm?

The U.S. president and Lockheed’s CEO have been cheering each other on, while Boeing’s chief has kept a lower profile.

Esper Confirmed As Defense Secretary, Despite Opposition from Some 2020 Dems

Tuesday’s 90-8 vote ends the longest period in history that the Defense Department has gone without a confirmed leader.

Iran Is Acting Like the International Villain of Trump’s Prophecy

Any number of relatively mundane scenarios now have the potential to escalate U.S.-Iran tensions—from a fire at a militia base to the seizure of an oil tanker to the signal-jamming of a drone.

Esper, on his way; S. Korea fires on Russian bombers; Disinformation campaigns; Bizarre Oval Office presser; And a bit more.

The doctor (most probably) becomes defense secretary today. Dr. Mark Esper cleared his procedural hurdle in the Senate on Monday with a 86-6 vote to become the next U.S. defense secretary. That …

Trump Says US Troops Shouldn’t Be ‘Policemen’ in Afghanistan. So Why Are They There?

In a puzzling Oval Office press conference, the commander-in-chief throws his purported strategy into doubt.

Where’s the Coverage of Civilian Casualties in the War on ISIS?

New studies reveal important gaps in coverage of this aspect of the anti-ISIS operation, largely a war of air strikes.

Ep. 49: Cyberwarfare tomorrow

This episode, we turn to the future world of cyberwarfare — from life after encryption to the 5G debate, from the next election to the next generation of cyber professionals, and a lot more.