Ideas
The Retired Admiral, the President, and the Military Profession
How should a former four-star register his dissent? A Naval War College instructor points to an Aug. 13 memo by Defense Secretary Mattis.
Policy
The US Will Spend Billions in Syria—Just Not on Rebuilding It
The Trump administration has ended a civilian aid program in the country, but the cost of the counter-ISIS fight far outweighs those savings.
Defense Systems
Army upgrades cyber training venue
A task force from the Army cyber protection teams face off against industrial control systems in a week-long cyber training exercise.
Ideas
Better Wargaming Is Helping the US Military Navigate a Turbulent Era
Two leaders of the Joint Staff’s Studies, Analysis, and Gaming Division evaluate the two-year-old effort to increase, improve, and boost the impact of analytic wargaming.
Policy
Trump's Unprecedented Retaliation Draws Unprecedented Rebukes
A dozen former spy chiefs slammed the president after he yanked Brennan's clearance. What comes next?
Science & Tech
How A Billion-Dollar Satellite Gets to the Launch Pad
Before an ultra-secure communications military satellite soars into orbit, it has to fly to Florida aboard the U.S. Air Force's largest plane.
Ideas
A Message to Pentagon Spokespeople, From Your Former Boss
There’s a difference between campaigning and serving, and people have a right to know what goes on their government.
Defense Systems
How DOD should plan for AI
A new report urges researchers to focus less on automated combat and more on defensive machine learning.
Threats
The US Is Worried That a Russian Satellite Is Really a Weapon
It could be practicing to fix other spacecraft—or blow them up.
Policy
US Enters Its Next Phase in Its Strategy to Pressure Iran
The State Department’s Iran Action Group will mostly focus on “nukes, terrorism, and the detention of American citizens.”
Defense Systems
DARPA wants 'Cyber-Hunting at Scale'
BAE Systems is developing a cybersecurity tool with AI capabilities as a cornerstone to more quickly thwart emerging threats.
Ideas
Ep. 16: Hypersonic missiles; Black Hat/Defcon 2018; Q&A w/ Chris Lynch of Defense Digital Services.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Business
Pentagon Spending $34M to Make Presidential Jets More Posh
The Air Force is upgrading the interiors of two smaller VIP aircraft to resemble the presidential cabin of Trump’s main Air Force One jets.
Ideas
We Regret to Inform You That Russia Is (Probably) At It Again
For Putin and company, election season in America is open season for meddling.
Threats
China Is Going to New Lengths to Surveil Its Own Citizens
New tech—including drones disguised as birds—can be a nightmare for Muslims in particular.
Ideas
Trump's Turkey Pushback is a Welcome Start
Unlike its predecessors, the Trump administration finally seems to be doing something about a long list of U.S. grievances.
Defense Systems
