Policy

Sorry, Florida, Looks Like You’re Not Getting US Space Command

Despite lobbying, Sunshine State left off shortlist for command’s new headquarters.

Policy

Trump Removes Top DHS Staff

The slew of departures, apparently without plan or precedent, drew bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill.

Science & Tech

The Army Wants AI to Read Soldiers’ Minds

A new study from the Army Research Lab may help AI-infused weapons and tools better understand their human operators.

Policy

The US Escalates Even Further Against Iran—To What End?

Declaring the country’s most powerful security services a terrorist organization is just the Trump administration’s latest move in a long pressure campaign against Iran.

Policy

Shakeup at Homeland Security as Border Pressures Mount

President Trump pledged to go in a "tougher" direction after withdrawing his nomination to lead ICE on Friday and accepting Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's resignation on Sunday.

Ideas

America, You're Not Listening to Us

Russia’s ambassador: We’re ready for urgently needed security dialogue — when our U.S. counterparts are ready to engage in good faith.

Ideas

Yemen Cannot Afford to Wait

The scars in the country run deep—and the U.S. shares responsibility.

Defense Systems

ARL wants anticipatory AI to adapt to soldiers' needs

Brain activity could be harnessed to optimize a performance of a human-machine team, according to an ARL researcher.

Threats

Staffing Shortages Impede State Department Monitoring of War-Zone Contracts

Watchdog finds several bureaus allowed questionable invoices to go through.

Ideas

The False Promises of Trump’s Arms Sales

U.S. export deals are undermining regional stability and sending jobs abroad.

Business

Pentagon’s Focus On China and Russia Expected to Alter US Arms Sales

A new report shows a decline in Middle Eastern nations’ share of overall exports.

Policy

Expect Shanahan's Niger-Ambush Review in 'Weeks': Official

A 4-star general will conduct a new review of the 2017 ambush that killed four U.S. troops in Niger.

Ideas

The National Defense Strategy Is No Strategy

It’s closer to a call for a new Cold War.

Threats

One in Five TSA Screeners Quits Within Six Months

TSA administrator says low pay is to blame and promises new compensation system soon.

Science & Tech

Another Launch Startup Gets Work from US Air Force

New Zealand-based Rocket Lab will orbit a trio of satellites as Pentagon hunts for cheap ways to put sensors in space.