Defense Systems
IBM amends its JEDI protest
The move came days after the Government Accountability Office dismissed a similar protest from Oracle against the Pentagon's $10 billion, 10-year cloud buy.
Threats
Why Publish a Dire Federal Climate Report on Black Friday?
In a massive new report, federal scientists contradict President Trump and assert that climate change is an intensifying danger to the United States. Too bad it came out on a holiday.
Ideas
What Other Countries' Experience Tells America About Its Decline
In Twilight of the Titans, two scholars provide a warning to a rising China, and a road map for the United States to regain its standing.
Policy
White House Expands Border Troops’ Authorities, Raising Questions
The defense secretary insisted on Wednesday that he will not be arming troops with guns, or detaining migrants long-term.
Science & Tech
The US Military’s Drone Swarm Strategy Just Passed a Key Test
DARPA-funded drones worked together despite heavy electronic-warfare defenses.
Ideas
Special Report: Is the US Ready to Escalate in Cyberspace?
A barrage of cyber attacks have hit U.S. companies and institutions over the past decade. At long last, the United States says it’s ready to strike back.
Defense Systems
Can Kessel Run scale?
Everyone wants a piece of the Air Force's agile software development program. Here's how the program could scale to the other services.
Ideas
The US Military Is Trump’s Favorite Prop
President Trump sent troops to the border even though they’re prohibited by law from stopping immigrants. He still hasn’t visited U.S. troops in a combat zone.
Science & Tech
CBP’s Facial Biometrics Program Has Caught 26 Alleged Imposters
Since its rollout this summer, the biometrics program is finding more success at land borders than airports.
Science & Tech
China Has More Nuclear Subs Than the West Believed
There’s an extra sub under construction, but no permanent nuclear deterrent at sea — yet.
Policy
Trump to Stick with Saudi Arabia in Spite of Khashoggi Killing
The president reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Riyadh — and said the crown prince may have known of plans to murder the U.S.-based journalist.
Defense Systems
Army awards ground intel support contract
CACI International books a $413 million contract to support one of the Army’s main ground intelligence platforms.
Science & Tech
This Inventor May Have Cured Motion Sickness Without Drugs. And That Could Mean a Lot to the US Military
One manufacturer of virtual-reality trainers has already begun including the devices in its simulators.
Ideas
Allies Grieve the Loss of the US They Believed In
An international conference takes on a funereal feel as allies realize they can no longer rely on the United States.
Defense Systems
DARPA looks to 'less-explored' blockchain uses
The defense research agency wants insights on incentives and centralized aspects of permissionless distributed consensus protocols.
Defense Systems
Making derived mobile credentials work
The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently issued a practice guide showing two ways federal employees using mobile devices could be authenticated to access secure information systems and applications.
Policy