Business
Pentagon Is Speeding Up Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia, Other Allies
A recent law allows one-size-fits-most-allies contracts, the U.S. military’s head weapons buyer explains.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Bans Personal Devices from Classified Areas
That includes phones, smartwatches and other devices that can transmit, store and receive data.
Ideas
Back Off, Congress: Don’t Meddle With the US Navy’s Command Philosophy
A proposal to force surface-ship officers to specialize would undermine a conceptual pillar of the world’s dominant naval power.
Ideas
Arab Women in Syria, Inspired by Kurdish Sisters, Join the Fight — and the Movement
"There is no difference between us and them, we are both women. What is really important now is women are having a role."
Ideas
Former South Korean National-Security Adviser: The US May Have to Withdraw Some Troops
Breaking with his fellow conservatives, Chun Yung Woo says "there will be no solution" to the North Korean nuclear crisis without willingness to compromise on the U.S. alliance.
Defense Systems
DOD tightens rules on personal mobile devices
Under a new policy, Defense employees and contractors are restricted from bringing their personal mobile devices into secure areas designated for processing, handling and discussion of classified information.
Ideas
Save the Tomahawk
The U.S. Navy wants to stop production of America’s most useful long-range missile, betting that a replacement will arrive without delay.
Ideas
The US Should Seize Its Chance to Help Shape a Key Ally’s Capabilities
Britain’s 2015 defence plan fell apart; a new review offers a door to new discussions.
Defense Systems
Army awards $95M data collection contract
Vencore wins contract to collect data on certain models of Army aviation equipment and ground systems.
Defense Systems
Deasy discusses DOD cloud considerations
Newly sworn-in CIO Dana Deasy discussed the need for a "world class" cloud environment to open up the Department of Defense to new capabilities.
Ideas
Russia Is Back In Africa — and Making Some Very Odd Deals
Since December, Moscow has struck major deals in the Central African Republic with both government and rebel leaders.
Threats
Houthis ‘Softening,’ But UAE Minister Says Yemen Security Could Still Require Foreign Troops
The UAE’s foreign-affairs minister says the Houthis are weakening under pressure from the Saudi-led military coalition. The question is what comes next, and who should decide.
Defense Systems
Digging into DISA's DEOS contract
DISA leaders said the Defense Department's multibillion dollar business solutions contract will be "a constantly evolving service."
Ideas
America’s New Stealth Bomber has a Stealthy Price Tag
Revealing how much the Air Force’s B-21 is costing won’t help America’s enemies — but will make oversight possible.
Threats
Pompeo Declares Economic War on Iran
The U.S. secretary of state vowed “unprecedented financial pressure in the form of the strongest sanctions in history.”
Ideas
What the North Koreans Told Me About Their Plans
I was one of a handful of former officials to meet with them when they were just developing their current strategy. Those talks offer the best information we have about how to achieve denuclearization.
Science & Tech