Defense Systems
House lawmaker stumps for 5-year term for CISA's director
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) says House lawmakers will continue to push to enshrine in law 5-year terms for CISA directors, despite resistance in the Senate.
Defense Systems
Keeping classified geospatial analysis on track during COVID
To continue developing artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to process geospatial data, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency found innovative ways to fill workflow gaps created by the pandemic.
Threats
The Firing of Chris Krebs Is What an Attack On Democracy Looks Like
After helping to keep the election secure from hackers, the CISA director turned to refuting the baseless claims of the president.
Threats
In First, Navy Ship Shoots Down ICBM with SM-3 Interceptor
The test could set the stage for a new framework of missile interceptors in the Pacific.
Threats
Trump Orders Hasty Afghanistan, Iraq Drawdowns to Beat Biden Inauguration
Majority Leader McConnell leads chorus of bipartisan, shocked opposition to the 11th hour order read by Acting Defense Secretary Miller.
Defense Systems
House lawmaker stumps for 5-year term for CISA's director
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) says House lawmakers will continue to push to enshrine in law 5-year terms for CISA directors, despite resistance in the Senate.
Science & Tech
US Army-Funded Algorithm Decodes Brain Signals
The algorithm is part of an effort to eventually establish a machine-brain interface.
Business
Pentagon Expects to Fail Another Audit, But Says Progress Made
Officials say they’re on pace to pass an audit…in 2027.
Ideas
Cutting US Defense Attachés from Embassies Abroad is a Bad Idea
Without them on the ground, or without the right rank, commanders and policymakers are mostly blind, deaf, and mute.
Ideas
LIVE: 2020 Global Security Forum
Live coverage of this year's Soufan Center event from Mon., Nov. 16, to Thurs., Nov. 19.
Ideas
COVID-19 Is Out of Control. What Can We Do?
We need a one-two punch to knock the virus down and then keep it down.
Threats
Coronavirus Cases Are Spiking at Federal Agencies
More than 100,000 federal personnel have now tested positive for COVID-19, with some agencies experiencing acute upticks.
Policy
Rolling Back Trump's Workforce Policies Won't Be Simple
President-elect Biden has vowed to rescind on his first day a series of Trump-era directives aimed at weakening federal labor unions and politicizing the civil service, but repairing the damage could take much longer.
Science & Tech
US Army Aims to Convert Navy Missiles for Remote-Launched Strikes
If experiments prove out, one soldier-operator will be able to pour fires from diverse launchers onto a target.
Ideas
Block the Pentagon’s 5G Power Play
Defense leaders’ attempt to become the gatekeeper for prime frequencies is understandable, but it’s the wrong choice for America.
Science & Tech
Myths About Vote Tampering Could Persist For Years, Say Experts
The huge follower counts of dedicated misinformers appear to outweigh efforts by journalists, government officials, and the social media platforms themselves.
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