Ideas
We Need to Reorganize More than the Military
U.S. defense and diplomacy needs a major redesign to get serious about strategic competition with China and Russia.
Ideas
What Do You Tell Young Americans Doubting the Military’s Moral Compass?
After scandals, pardons, and protests, military and civilian leaders have some work to do rebuilding public trust.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon’s AI Factory Gets a Powerful New Tool
The Joint Common Foundation aims to help the Department to standardize and secure its data and make it easier to find.
Defense Systems
Protecting emerging and existing technology investments with escrow
A technology escrow program can protect the interests of the Defense Department and its contractors by mitigating risks should contractual default occur.
Ideas
Who Decides Who Is a ‘Domestic Enemy’?
The short answer: not the Joint Chiefs chairman. The longer answer is more interesting.
Science & Tech
Adding Sensors Saves Ammo, Army Network Testers Find
In a Thursday test, Sentinel radars helped air-warfare operators down simulated missiles with fewer interceptors.
Ideas
NATO Must Move Out Smartly on 5G
Beyond the security concerns, next-gen wireless technology promises a battlefield revolution.
Science & Tech
Here’s the Theme Driving the US Army’s New Communications Tech
Pilot programs are seeking ways to keep battlefield data flowing despite the enemy’s best efforts.
Policy
Harris’ Foreign Policy Looks Mainstream, But Remains a Bit of a Mystery
But will it matter in an election that is likely to turn on domestic issues?
Ideas
The Military Won’t Save Us – and You Shouldn’t Want Them To
It’s deeply irresponsible, not to mention organizationally nonsensical, to suggest that Gen. Milley should evict an election-losing Trump from the White House.
Threats
Iran Is Our Top Priority, Says Senior US Commander In Middle East
Shiite military attacks have made it harder to fight ISIS, Gen. Kenneth McKenzie said.
Ideas
Let the Pride Flag Fly
Secretary Esper ’s clever rule that bans the Confederate flag needs a fix. Here’s how he can bring real equality to the Defense Department.
Defense Systems
Tech, politics, and the future of warfare
The military's need for quick technological development is hamstrung by politics, acquisition, and culture. FCW talks with former Senate staff director Christian Brose about his new book on the future of warfare.
Defense Systems
DOD asks for extension on JEDI review
The Defense Department requested an extension to a stay in a lawsuit before announcing any revisions to the award in the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud deal.
Defense Systems
DOD clears mid-band spectrum for commercial 5G
The Defense Department has made another 100 megahertz of mid-band spectrum bandwidth available for commercial 5G use.
Defense Systems