Ideas
Beware a Peace Deal That May Spell War
There are important questions still to be answered about Afghanistan and the United States.
Defense Systems
Esper says he didn't seek authority to gut DOD unions
Defense Secretary Mark Esper told lawmakers he was waiting for a staff analysis of a recent presidential memo before deciding whether to leverage new authority.
Defense Systems
TRANSCOM head: contractors not ready for persistent threats
The lead general for TRANSCOM threw support behind the Defense Department's impending unified cybersecurity standard for contractors, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, as contractors struggle with advanced persistent threats.
Defense Systems
Amazon requests more documents in JEDI case
Amazon Web Services wants to expand the administrative record in its lawsuit over the Department of Defense's award of the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract to Microsoft.
Defense Systems
Air Force wants $150 million for Space Force software pilot in 2021
The Air Force is staying on brand with its 2021 budget request for $150 million for a software and digital technology pilot program for the new Space Force.
Defense Systems
Navy 2021 budget shows IT, cyber adjustments
The Navy has realigned cyber spending into a new category that includes the Joint Regional Security Stacks program.
Defense Systems
White House advances policy that could block DOD unions
The delegation of authority is the first step in a plan that could lead to the elimination of unions at civilian defense agencies.
Defense Systems
Air Force touts Digital U tech reskilling effort
Micro-credentialing and new data projects are being used to reward airmen, the Air Force's deputy CIO says.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Wants To Start Testing New 5G Tech Soon
The Defense Department is about to get serious about evaluating next-gen networking gear.
Policy
Lawmakers Fire Back at Trump’s Plan to Divert Military Funds to Border Wall
But the bipartisan team of Smith and Thornberry have attracted few other GOPers to the effort.
Ideas
Trump Freezes Hiring at Another DHS Agency
TSA is the second Homeland Security component agency to suspend taking on new employees.
Defense Systems
Pentagon outlines AI ethics principles
The guidance calls for AI use and adoption that is responsible, equitable, traceable, reliable and governable.
Ideas
Trump’s War on the Intelligence Community Is Also About US Elections
With a loyalist as acting director of national intelligence, the official line on issues like Russian election meddling could bend closer to the president’s.
Policy
2020 Dems Reject Military Use In Idlib
On paper, Democrats have remained open to the use of military force for humanitarian purposes.
Science & Tech
Will Flying Cars Help the US Beat China? The Air Force Hopes So
Service officials say giving American manufacturers first-mover advantage is just as important as the military benefits of vertical-lift buses.
Ideas
Top 5 Things to Watch in Congress' 2021 Defense Budget Hearings
On Wednesday, military and civilian leaders of the Defense Department will testify before Congress on their $705 billion budget request for 2021.
Threats
NATO Has ‘Growing Realization’ About Risks of Using Huawei Gear, Top General Says
But USAF’s Wolters offered no evidence that U.S. officials are persuading allies to shun Chinese 5G networking products.
Ideas