Ideas
Trump Backs Russia on Election Interference Ahead of NATO Summit
The president’s remarks came amid increasing anxiety among U.S. allies about next month’s meeting, which will be immediately followed by a one-on-one with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Science & Tech
General: Project Maven Is Just the Beginning of the Military’s Use of AI
Air Combat Command chief invites tech firms to help build next-gen tools for the Pentagon. Also says dissent "is part of being an American."
Defense Systems
DOD, GSA, NASA move to raise purchasing ceiling for cyber emergencies
According to a proposed rule, agencies could spend more money for work directly related to supporting a contingency operation.
Ideas
Only 6 Non-Federal Groups Are Sharing Cyber Threat Data with DHS
A 2016 law intended to bolster collective cyber defense isn’t attracting private-sector participants.
Ideas
Rushing Libya’s Elections Will Lead to Disaster
The country won't be ready for its scheduled elections on Dec. 10. Their failure could engender chaos that could shake the entire region.
Defense Systems
GMU contracting center hires DOD vet Jerry McGinn
Jerry McGinn, a former top Pentagon official and longtime defense-sector veteran, has been named executive director of George Mason University's government contracting initiative.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Shifts Its Multibillion-Dollar Cloud Programs to a New Leader
The new CIO will take over responsibility for JEDI, DOES, and other cloud efforts from the chief management officer.
Policy
NATO Will Outlive Trump (and Putin), Don’t Worry
Before Trump heads back to Europe, remember that NATO isn’t the G-7 and military relations are much stronger than the political ones they often endure.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Intelligence Chief: Russia And China Will Have Weapons in Space ‘In the Near Future’
The Defense Intelligence Agency’s director says the U.S. lead in space is diminishing and tomorrow’s skies will be filled with enemy robot satellites.
Science & Tech
US Special Operations Forces Making Paper That Talks
Future psychological operations will airdrop the sheets to persuade targets to buck up or defect.
Ideas
DHS Alters Immigrant ‘Risk-Assessment System’ to Recommend Detention Every Time
The system takes in information about an immigrant—criminal history, work status, likelihood of fleeing—and suggests whether to detain or release them.
Ideas
As US Tightens Sanctions, Iran Seeks Leverage — and Russia May Win Either Way
Iran's recent relatively mild public statements belie the cards it might play in regional conflicts.
Threats
Cyber Researchers Don’t Think Feds or Congress Can Protect Against Cyberattacks
Only 15 percent of cyber researchers think the U.S. can defend against a critical infrastructure cyberattack, according to a survey.
Science & Tech
‘Underground’ May Be the U.S. Military’s Next Warfighting Domain
Tunnels and subterranean infrastructure demand high-level attention, training, and technology, the military’s intelligence chief says.
Science & Tech
Navy: US Can’t Build Trump’s Planned Fleet — Unless AI Can Slash Costs
The nation's defense strategy depends on using advanced tech to build and repair warships more cheaply, says acquisition chief James "Hondo" Geurts.
Defense Systems
Vendors keep up pressure on JEDI strategy
Several companies are coordinating their options to pressure DOD to back away from its single-award strategy for its massive JEDI cloud computing initiative.
Defense Systems