Threats
Government was third-largest ransomware target last year: FBI
And scams that feature impostors posing as government officials are on the rise.
Defense Systems
Can IT restore Congress’ trust in the Pentagon?
The Defense Department needs a better way to share budget data, a new report urges.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon is funding new chip designs for the AI era
A $78 million DARPA program aims to enable super-smart computing in remote battlefield conditions.
Ideas
Three ideas for countering China in the gray zone
The U.S. ought to pull a few new tools from its military-diplomatic-informational toolbox.
Science & Tech
White House sanctions former Israeli intel officer and commercial spyware maker
Move comes after Predator was reportedly used to spy on U.S. lawmakers.
Threats
With an eye on Ukraine, Army revamps training to reflect modern war
Soldiers are learning to hide their Starlink dishes—and relearning the importance of digging a deep foxhole.
Ideas
Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
Washington's strategic, diplomatic, and budgetary decisions must be guided by a proper understanding of China's accomplishments and challenges.
Science & Tech
AFWERX’s private-sector collab program abruptly closes up shop
The program sent military personnel to spend time at tech firms.
Ideas
Iran’s elite Quds Force is following former leader's vision of chaos in the Middle East
Esmail Ghaani, who took over when the U.S. killed Qassem Soleimani, has doubled down on the strategy of supporting, arming and funding terrorist and insurgent groups.
Ideas
Look deeper: Time may be on Ukraine’s side
If Kyiv can hold out through the next winter—a big if—there are trends that run in its favor.
Science & Tech
VPN ban is Kremlin’s latest effort to quash dissent
Russian companies are now forbidden to advertise or offer virtual private network services.
Threats
Chinese space, nuclear development is ‘breathtakingly fast,’ DOD officials warn
Heads of STRATCOM, Space Command discuss growing nuclear, space dangers.
Threats
Marine Corps seeks anti-drone tool to defend bases
Call comes amid increased attacks on U.S. assets in the Middle East.
Science & Tech
General Atomics’ ‘robot wingman’ makes first flight
The company is in the running to build collaborative combat aircraft for the Air Force.
Policy
With one day until shutdown, House sends stopgap funding bill to Senate
The Senate hopes to act quickly on the bill and set up votes on full-year appropriations next week.
Defense Systems