Science & Tech
Deepfakes Are Getting Better, Easier to Make, and Cheaper
GitHub is becoming a destination site for make-your-own-deepfake software.
Threats
Top DOD Spox: No Conclusions Yet On Cause Of Beirut Explosion
Trump has claimed without evidence that the explosion might have been an “attack.”
Ideas
The US Must Prepare to Respond to a Nuclear Disaster
As nuclear threats grow, the country needs a plan to coordinate, staff, and resource its response to the unthinkable.
Ideas
Israel Needs Help Rebuilding Its Munitions Stockpile
The country’s ongoing campaign against Iran in Syria and Iraq has left it short of arms for a potential wider war.
Ideas
Why Would Biden Pick Susan Rice?
His ticket doesn’t need another foreign-policy expert — nor another easy Obama-era target.
Ideas
To Rebuild America’s Weakened Alliances, Heal Its Diplomatic Corps
To guide us through troubled waters, we need a competent, influential, and re-invigorated State Department.
Defense Systems
Could a new academy solve the AI talent problem?
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence is recommending a new academy to train feds to take on federal agency jobs involving emerging technologies including AI.
Defense Systems
Understanding the DOD's ban on some China-made telecom gear
Alejandro Sarria and Jason Workmaster, two attorneys specializing in federal contracting, shed some light on the fast approaching government ban on contracting with companies that use certain telecom equipment and services.
Defense Systems
Trump's pick to head DOD's CAPE talks management
John Whitley, the nominee to lead the critical Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation office talked with the Senate Armed Services Committee about the future of the chief management officer position.
Defense Systems
NatSec users should mask location data, NSA says
The spy agency is advising users of Defense Department and National Security Systems to take steps to mask their location data on mobile devices and computers.
Defense Systems
Solarium commissioners focus on cyber director, better attribution
Negotiations between the House and Senate on a $740 billion defense authorization bill will determine which recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission make it into law.
Defense Systems
JEDI announcement slated for end of August, Pentagon says
Defense Department CIO Dana Deasy said that "barring any last minute unforeseen additional issues that are raised," the Pentagon expects to announce its "intentions to award" by the end of August.
Defense Systems
NSA issues BootHole mitigation guidance
Following the disclosure of a widespread vulnerability that could affect potentially billions of Linux and Windows-based devices, the National Security Agency issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting the bug and offering steps for mitigation.
Defense Systems
Marines pilot 5G in ‘living lab’ at Miramar
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will test the technology for energy communications, connected vehicles, drones and perimeter security.
Science & Tech
US Missile Defenses Are About to Level Up
Laser-armed Strykers, new Eastern European batteries, and sea-based interceptors are all coming in the next two years, Pentagon officials say.
Policy
Trump: US To Withdraw 4K Troops From Afghanistan By Election
“It’s already planned,” the president said in an interview with Axios.
Ideas
