Defense Systems
What CMMC will mean for defense contractors
Katie Arrington, DOD's chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, said the impending unified cybersecurity certification for contractors could allow for some FedRAMP reciprocity.
Defense Systems
Navy CIO talks innovation and CMMC's future impact
Navy CIO Aaron Weis said DOD's upcoming unified cyber standard will help close the innovation gap by adopting industry standards, but ultimately the onus is on the Defense Department to set the tempo.
Defense Systems
Amazon cites 'unmistakable bias' in JEDI protest
Citing "unmistakable bias," the cloud giant plans to sue the Department of Defense in the Court of Federal Claims to seek reconsideration of the award to Microsoft in the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
Ideas
Trump Wants His Fighters Unbound by the Laws of War. That's Not Going to Help Us
One reason more than 80 countries allied to fight ISIS is that they flagrantly ignored these laws. Now we do too.
Science & Tech
How Lockheed Martin Is Trying To Link Everything on the Battlefield
Experiment by experiment, the company is weaving aircraft, ground vehicles, satellites, and the rest into a network that will someday give commanders unprecedented decision-support options.
Ideas
Trump's War-Crime Pardons Undermine the Military
Once again, our president has used the military as a political tool to its detriment as an institution.
Policy
Apprehensions of Undocumented Immigrants on US-Mexico Border Continue to Fall
The figure is the lowest since July 2018 and marks the fifth consecutive month that the number has dropped.
Ideas
What America’s Allies Really Think About Trump’s Syria Decision
During a few wild weeks in October, U.S. allies watched as their own worst nightmare befell America’s Kurdish partners in Syria. Here’s what that means for America’s standing in the world.
Policy
Esper, Milley Push South Korea to Pay More for US Troop Protection
South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo declined to confirm reports that Trump is asking for a 400-percent hike.
Science & Tech
Amazon Will Protest JEDI Cloud Contract; Cites ‘Political Influence’
In July, Trump said he was "looking into" the $10 billion contract, which went to Microsoft last month.
Ideas
We Haven’t Done Enough to Ensure That America Never Tortures Again
The first post-9/11 commander of the Gitmo detention facility maps out what’s done and what still needs doing.
Science & Tech
US Is Moving Too Slowly to Harness Drones and AI, Former SOCOM Commander Says
Tony Thomas says he wishes he’d spent less time growing his command and more time pushing it to embrace new technology.
Ideas
Erdogan Blasts US at White House. Was That Good for NATO?
Critics howled at Trump’s invitation to the Turkish autocrat. Others clench their teeth and say it’s paramount to keep Ankara in the anti-Russian alliance.
Threats
About 600 US Troops to Remain in Syria, Esper Says
But for what mission? Pentagon chief says Trump’s focus on "keeping" oil is part of fighting ISIS.
Ideas
Ep. 59: The future of European security
Here's a look at some of the ways Europe is changing amid various pressures from Russia, China and the NATO alliance.
Science & Tech