Defense Systems
App moves aircraft maintenance log to the flight line
Rather than walking to a networked PC, Air Force combat aircraft maintenance staff now use a mobile app that lets them perform and log maintenance directly on the flight line.
Ideas
Europe Has No Attractive Options in the Post-INF World
Soon to be back in the nuclear line of fire, Europeans wonder how to get arms control back on the international agenda.
Science & Tech
Interior Dept. Will Buy Chinese Drones Despite Spy Concerns
Agency officials say they have taken various technical precautions to keep DJI from gathering intelligence with their drones.
Policy
Inside the Pentagon’s Game of Musical Chairs
Richard V. Spencer is the year’s third acting defense secretary — but there are a lot more moving pieces than that.
Ideas
2020 Democrats Have Found Their Foreign-Policy Battle Cry
Casting Trump as a threat to global democracy and American security, they aim to persuade voters that the danger is real.
Defense Systems
Army researchers develop metrics for cyber defenders' agility
The cyber agility framework can help organizations better understand the effectiveness of their cybersecurity efforts.
Defense Systems
Defense contractors face tight deadlines for new 2020 certification standards
Contractors will be facing big changes and tight timelines when DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification goes live next year.
Business
US Could Use Turkish F-35 Parts Contracts to Entice New Customers
Ankara is on track to forfeit work worth billions of dollars if it is booted from the F-35 program.
Ideas
The Coming AI Metamorphosis
Artificial intelligence may destabilize everything from nuclear détente to human friendships. We need to think much harder about how to adapt.
Ideas
Ep. 48: Cyberwarfare today
In the first of a three-part podcast series, we're going to look at the contemporary risks of cyber warfare, from ransomware and extortion to online banking and culture wars.
Science & Tech
Russia Is Perfecting the Art of Crushing Uprisings Against Authoritarian Regimes
A Russian military leader revealed the blueprint for using mercenaries, militias, and special operations forces to backup dictators from Venezuela to Africa.
Defense Systems
House narrowly passes $733 billion NDAA, setting up for Senate fight
House Democrats rallied to pass the 2020 defense authorization bill without any Republican support, building contention over topline spending and other high-profile issues.
Ideas
Send Turkey’s F-35s to Eastern Europe
If Putin is going to send S-400 air-defense systems to Ankara, NATO should send advanced fighter jets where they can deter Russia.
Business
Court Clears Pentagon to Award JEDI Lawsuit
The ruling against Oracle allows the government to award the contract in August to Microsoft or Amazon Web Services.
Defense Systems
Army chief Milley strongly backs 'dual hat' role at Cyber Command
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley testified during his confirmation hearing that filling DOD's leadership vacancies was essential to the "effectiveness and efficiency of the department."
Defense Systems
DOD moves forward with JEDI after judge rejects Oracle complaints
The Court of Federal Claims rejected complaints by Oracle that conflict of interest and unfair requirements warranted a rebid of the $10 billion, 10-year Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
Defense Systems