Defense Systems
How’s my driving? Researchers measure trust in autonomous vehicles
Scientists at the Army Research Lab are using facial recognition technology to gauge the trust soldiers have in their robotic teammates, enabling developers to calibrate systems so that they work efficiently with humans whose native trust levels vary.
Defense Systems
Army extends software contracts under ITES
The Army's enterprise software office extends a multiple award contract.
Defense Systems
SecDef: 'Murder of George Floyd was a wakeup call'
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he's heard similar stories from service members across the branches, which spurred DOD to stand up three initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion.
Defense Systems
Senate Dems cast doubt on DOD watchdog pick
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said Jason Abend's nomination circumvented a vetting process set up by the 2008 Inspector General Reform Act.
Defense Systems
NSA to expand unclassified telework
The National Security Agency is expanding its use of Microsoft Office 365 to support unclassified telework.
Ideas
“. . . All Enemies, Foreign and Domestic”: An Open Letter to Gen. Milley
If the commander in chief attempts to ignore the election’s results, you will face a choice.
Policy
Why The Future of Belarus Matters to the United States
The protests and violent crackdown in Minsk will reshape Russian and Western decision-making for years.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Wants More Time to Review JEDI Cloud Contract Bids
The Defense Department says it wants to further discuss Microsoft’s and Amazon Web Services’ pricing.
Ideas
Nine Reasons Congress Should Nix the Air Force’s F-15EX Purchase
None of the service's proffered explanations stands up to analysis.
Science & Tech
America’s 5G Capabilities Are About to Get a Big Boost
The Defense Department is opening large areas of mid-band spectrum to help the United States compete with China in 5G. But is it too little, too late?
Policy
ICE Is Making Sure Migrant Kids Don’t Have COVID-19 — Then Expelling Them to 'Prevent Its Spread'
The administration has used infection risk to justify expelling thousands of children without legal protections. But it’s only expelling kids who’ve tested negative.
Ideas
On Rare Earths, the Pentagon Is Making the Same Mistake Twice
Its investment in a California mining venture is pretty much exactly the wrong approach to securing access to vital materials.
Defense Systems
Securing DOD telework for the long-term
For a more telework-friendly environment, the Defense Department must increase access to government-issued devices, leverage the cloud and promote secure collaboration.
Ideas
The Defense Reforms Taiwan Needs
Taipei must stop buying the wrong weapons, restart work on its new strategy, and overhaul its reserve force.
Policy
Defense Personnel to Get Crash Course in OpSec
But various problems have observers wondering whether it's a waste of time.
Ideas
US Troops Should Withdraw from Syria, Not Protect Oil Companies
Keeping 500 troops in-country to help Delta Crescent Energy drill only hurts America’s national security.
Science & Tech