Defense Systems
DARPA uses nature as a muse for new computing model
The Nature as Computer program is interested in models and concepts that exploit biological systems to crack currently unsolvable computational problems.
Science & Tech
A Supercomputer Will Help the US Air Force Predict the Weather
The $25 million contract will provide a system that supports the military’s complex weather prediction workloads.
Science & Tech
A Small Texas City Will Become the Country’s ‘Hypersonics Research Capital’
The Army Futures Command will test missiles and autonomous vehicles some 100 miles east of Austin.
Science & Tech
'Zero Trust' Lab Will Explore the Future of Pentagon Data Security
Once upon a time, U.S. Cyber Command and DISA could act like no one got past their passwords. Those days are over.
Ideas
The Fight Against White Nationalism Is Different
The fight against ISIS offers some lessons—but also a cautionary tale on U.S. failures to combat an ideology.
Defense Systems
Can the Army master information dominance on the battlefield?
Legacy communications networks aren’t generally designed for harsh, hostile locations and can often leave troops without vital information at the edge. The Army's Enhanced Expeditionary Signal Battalions (ESB-E) will help.
Business
Former Defense Secretary Mattis Is Returning to General Dynamics Board
The retired general had been a member of the defense contractor’s board until he became defense secretary in January 2017.
Defense Systems
New draft rule bans government purchase of Chinese telecom gear
The interim regulation would prevent agencies from purchasing telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from five companies, including Huawei and ZTE.
Science & Tech
DARPA Is Taking On the Deepfake Problem
The agency wants to teach computers to detect errors in manipulated media using logic and common sense.
Ideas
The Strategy of Violent White Supremacy Is Evolving
The failed approach of “leaderless resistance” gets a second chance in the information age.
Policy
White House Pauses Some Diplomatic Spending
The move could provide a path for OMB to circumvent spending levels spelled out by Congress.
Defense Systems
Small business cuts coming amid NBIB merger
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, which is absorbing National Background Investigations Bureau, expects to combine contracting offices and staff, while shrinking small business goals.
Ideas
A Reformed White Nationalist Says the Worst Is Yet to Come
Christian Picciolini discusses the mainstreaming of white nationalism, what it takes to de-radicalize far-right extremists, and why the problem is metastasizing.
Ideas
Who Needs ICBMs?
Spend the money on the other two legs of the nuclear triad, and improve global stability and U.S. security.
Ideas
How 'Great-Power Competition' Became Washington's Favorite Frame
In just a few years, GPC went from being an arcane term to approaching a cliché.
Ideas