Defense Systems
AF awards F-16 integration services contract
The $620 million contract for the Air Force's ongoing F-16 fighter jet integration effort went to Leidos.
Ideas
The Marines Still Need a New Amphibious Combat Vehicle
Those who argue that beach landings are irrelevant are not seeing the whole picture.
Ideas
Trump’s Space Force Will Have to Wait
The president has called for the creation of a new military branch. So far, Congress is ignoring him.
Defense Systems
JEDI saga opens a new chapter
Consolidated leadership under DOD CIO Dana Deasy should provide more centralized guidance to internal stakeholders throughout Defense Department.
Ideas
The US and Russia Have Plenty of Areas for Cooperation. Let’s Get to Work.
We might start by taking Putin’s suggestion to create a bi-national advisory council to help guide engagement.
Ideas
Russia Can’t Control What Happens in Syria
As the civil war morphs, Putin is trying to position himself as the indispensable power. But a dangerous confrontation between Israel and Iran is escalating.
Ideas
Use Maritime-Law Trends to Offset Beijing's Gains in the South China Sea
Exploiting changes to the law of the sea can help put China in a place where it has bought much less than it bargained for.
Defense Systems
DARPA digs into subterranean mapping
Defense Department's research agency is looking for technologies to help the military and responders map, navigate and search underground complexes.
Defense Systems
Congress demands more openness from DOD on cloud
The conference report for the fiscal year 2019 defense spending bill looks to the Pentagon to open the books on its cloud acquisition strategy.
Business
No-Bid Maintenance Contract Sweetens Air Force One Deal for Boeing
A newly released contracting document reveals details about the $3.9 billion deal to buy and modify two 747s for presidential use.
Ideas
Trump, Iran, and the Dangers of Presidential Bluffing
Last year, the president’s threats targeted North Korea. The outcome holds lessons for a new round of threats.
Science & Tech
This Stealthy Drone May Be The Future of Russian Fighter Jets
Russian industry sources called this heavy armed stealth drone a prototype for their sixth-generation aircraft.
Science & Tech
Computers Have Found a Better Way to Spot Emailed Malware, Researchers Say
Somehow no one thought of applying machine learning to malicious email in exactly this way. But the results are big.
Science & Tech
China’s Robot Subs Will Lean Heavily on AI: Report
The leader of the classified 912 Project gives a rare interview. The question, as always, is why.
Defense Systems
Nakasone: Engagement with industry essential, even amid ethics concerns
Even when companies are reticent about working with the Defense Department, engagement is critical, NSA Director and U.S. Cyber Command head Gen. Paul Nakasone said.
Defense Systems