Defense Systems
Is it time to rethink JRSS?
A new report from the Defense Department's operational test and evaluation director says the Joint Regional Security Stacks program is undermanned and should be halted until security issues are resolved.
Business
US Navy Places First 2-Carrier Order in Three Decades
Despite cost overruns on lead Ford-class ship, officials say dual buy will save $4 billion.
Science & Tech
Expect a Missile Race After the INF Demise
If the Trump administration withdraws, experts see rapid development of new missiles.
Science & Tech
Putin Orders Up a National AI Strategy
The Jan. 15 instruction follows a year of Russian efforts to better unify public and private AI research.
Ideas
Trump, Nukes, and No First Use
Two bills aim to enact a long-overdue policy that will make the world less dangerous.
Policy
Trump Renews Attacks on US Intelligence Community for Contradicting Him
“They are wrong!” he wrote in early-morning tweets. “Perhaps Intelligence should go back to school!”
Defense Systems
Continuous multi-factor authentication put to the test
A device now being piloted in DOD can continually use voice, facial recognition, location and walking gait to identify a user.
Ideas
A Strategic Disaster Looms at the 2nd Trump-Kim Summit
The Trump administration has declined to rule out withdrawing its troops from South Korea.
Ideas
In Coalition Ops, Civilian Protections Are Only as Strong as the Weakest Link
New research suggests ways to help multinational groups reduce risks to civilians.
Threats
Intelligence Chiefs Diverge From Trump On Main Threats to US
The things that worry America’s intelligence community can’t be stopped by a wall.
Business
Will Space Force Give an Extra Boost to Satellite Spending?
Defense execs see increased sales as Pentagon upgrades orbiting gear to fend off attacks.
Defense Systems
Kessel Run grows its ranks
In its first civilian-focused hiring event, the Air Force’s software factory Kessel Run looks to bring on about 30 new personnel.
Ideas
How Seriously Should the World Take Trump’s Venezuela Threat?
This isn’t the first time the president has threatened military force against the country, but now he is surrounded by regime-change advocates.
Policy
Recruiting, Faster Tech Acquisition Are Vital to Maritime Superiority: CNO
Delays in getting new technology to the fleet is the U.S. Navy’s Achilles heel, says its top officer.
Policy
The Cost of Trump’s Insistence on Border Wall: $3B in Economic Damage
The immediate hit to the economy is $11 billion in lost productivity, much of which will be recouped later this year, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Science & Tech