Science & Tech
The Pentagon Is Turning to Nature to Solve Its Most Complex Problems
DARPA is exploring ways to harness chemical reactions, biological processes and other natural phenomena to build a more efficient computer.
Defense Systems
Lawmaker sounds alarm on supply chain risk
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) wants the Defense Department to shore up cyber vulnerabilities in the defense supply chain and says the newly formed Cyberspace Solarium Commission could help.
Business
The A-10 Warthog Is Sticking Around for At Least Another Decade
After years of trying to retire the much-in-demand attack jet, the Air Force is putting new wings on 112 more planes.
Ideas
Ep. 54: Defense Intelligence Agency’s Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley
The general answered 10 questions about Afghanistan, China, North Korea and more.
Policy
Trump Threatens to ‘Release’ ISIS Fighters into France, Germany
The president wants European governments to repatriate and try citizens being held by Syrian resistance forces.
Ideas
Trump Has Defected from the Free World
The president crossed an important line when he canceled a meeting with the Danish prime minister.
Science & Tech
DHS is Collecting Biometrics on Thousands of Refugees Who Will Never Enter the US
Most refugees who apply for asylum never set foot in the United States, but a UN agreement allows DHS and its partners to build biometric profiles on them.
Ideas
It’s Time for a NATO-China Council
Such a group would help to collectively engage Beijing, which prefers to deal with countries in isolation.
Science & Tech
Military Scientists Harness AI To Fight Synthetic Opioids
A DIA group that scans millions of websites is overwhelming law enforcement with solid tips.
Threats
US Army: No Afghanistan Withdrawal Plans Yet
“We have not received any direction to do anything at this point,” says Acting Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy.
Science & Tech
The US Military's AI Can't Find Targets On Its Own — Yet, Top USAF General Says
The Air Combat Command leader says the tools are still learning.
Threats
Which US Cities Are Least Prepared for Climate Disaster?
New studies find cities most vulnerable to climate change disasters—heat waves, flooding, rising seas, drought—are the least prepared.
Ideas
Risks Grow As Countries Share Electricity Across Borders
The world needs the efficiency of shared energy grids, so it also needs a way to prevent them from being used for coercion.
Defense Systems
IC looks to stand up a new enterprise IT program office
The intelligence community wants to stand up a new program executive office to help develop new IT capabilities.
Ideas
How Does This War End? Afghanistan Endgame, Part 2
If the Haqqani network collapses the Afghan government, Pakistan threatens to make winning the next war even more difficult.
Defense Systems
Familiar workforce woes haunt Army cyber, electronic warfare units
The Government Accountability Office warned the Army's rapid integration of cyber and electronic warfare force components poses staffing and training concerns.
Science & Tech