Defense Systems
DOD eyes large COVID payments for contractors
Ellen Lord, the Defense Department's chief buyer, said the organization is considering lump-sum payments for COVID-19 claims rather than negotiating contract-by-contract.
Defense Systems
JAIC to expand ethics team
Jane Pinelis, the JAIC's chief of testing, evaluation, and assessment, said the center is working to expand its ethics team, which is charged with ensuring the Defense Department's AI projects meet ethical standards.
Defense Systems
Pentagon moves to revamp online education systems
As the pandemic increases the need for online learning, the Defense Department's chief management officer pushes change.
Defense Systems
Engineering hurdles block DOD's tech 're-shoring' efforts
The Trump administration has national security concerns when it comes to foreign dominance in microelectronics, but research and engineering advances are needed as a precursor to new policy, a top official said.
Defense Systems
IARPA pursues advanced radio eavesdropping defenses
The intelligence community's research arm wants to use smart radio tech to find elusive signals might signal efforts to tap remote transmissions.
Defense Systems
Contractor questions linger as Huawei ban takes hold
Federal contractors are still facing uncertainty about new rules to get rid of Chinese-made gear.
Defense Systems
Intel agencies uncover Russian hacking tool
The GRU malware targets Linux operating systems and is used to conduct cyber espionage on behalf.
Defense Systems
U.S. imposes new restrictions on Huawei, semiconductor industry
The Department of Commerce is tightening rules targeting the Chinese telecom's supply chain around computer processing chips and restricting sales of chips made with U.S. technology.
Threats
Stone Knew About Wikileaks; Manafort Dished to Russian Intel, Senate Finds
After the Senate Intelligence Committee’s fifth and final report, Democrats still say collusion. Republicans still say no.
Ideas
Six Scenarios for Military Intervention After January 20
We have to be able to talk about the military’s political influence.
Threats
Number of Foreign Companies Within Defense Supply Chain Grew Over Past Decade, Report Says
Reliance on foreign suppliers in the defense industrial base rose—notably in packaged software and IT services—even as calls for reshoring increase, according to a new report.
Ideas
The Navy Needs More Ships — and Vision, Too
From shipyards to sea, the Navy needs to show more passionate leadership articulating what its future must be, and why.
Policy
Top Two Homeland Security Officials Are Serving Illegally, GAO Rules
Both acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf and second in command Ken Cuccinelli were unlawfully appointed to their posts, watchdog says.
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