Defense Systems
DISA broadens search for DIBNet support
The Defense Information Systems Agency is looking for sources to defend DOD's enterprise service systems and infrastructure.
Defense Systems
DOD releases $10 billion JEDI cloud contract
Despite objections from industry, the Pentagon is sticking to the single-award plan for the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure program.
Ideas
How the Five Eyes Can Harness Commercial Innovation
Here are a few concrete ways to get this alliance’s vibrant commercial technology sectors to address common national-security concerns.
Science & Tech
New Details About the F-15X That Boeing is Pitching the US Air Force
The single-seat jet is being built to shoot down enemy aircraft, pound targets on the ground, and even hit ships at sea.
Defense Systems
Workforce analytics can provide benefits across DOD
One Defense Department office used workforce analytics to more easily determine which soldiers would succeed and which would drop out of an advanced training course.
Ideas
Pulling Security Clearances Is Just the Start
Another norm falls victim to Trump as he turns the power of government against his critics.
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