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
Why DOD's diversity problem can't be solved with numbers
Janice Glover-Jones, the Defense Intelligence Agency's chief diversity, equality and inclusion officer, said that diversity has to be more than compliance and "promote inclusive behaviors."
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