Defense Systems
DARPA looks for better satellite security
As defense agencies increasingly deploy constellations of low-earth orbit satellites, they want input into how to bake in security.
Threats
The Deceptively Simple Promise of Korean Peace
It might have to start with something like the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe treaty concluded at the end of the Cold War.
Defense Systems
JEDI strategy due in early May
At a Senate hearing, top Defense officials told lawmakers that a justification for the Pentagon's cloud procurement strategy called for in a recent spending bill will be submitted before the final request for proposals hits the street.
Ideas
Introducing: Defense One Radio, a New Podcast
Welcome to Defense One Radio, our new podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Policy
A Law Meant to Punish America’s Foes Is Hurting Its Partners: Mattis
The secretary asked senators to punch a hole in the sanctions law they passed last year.
Ideas
The Difference Between a Killer and a Terrorist
Two mass murders reveal how difficult—and important—it is to correctly identify terrorism when it occurs.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon’s New R&D Chief Has a Mandate for Change
Michael Griffin has orders to concentrate the Defense Department’s diverse research and development efforts on a few key technologies.
Defense Systems
NDAA markup includes slew of new cyber provisions
After a key subcommittee markup, the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act is now headed for the full House Armed Services Committee.
Business
Report: Insecure Contractor Emails Leave Government Vulnerable
Federal IT contractors aren’t using an email security tool that’s now mandated for agencies.
Ideas
The US Does Not Need New Tactical Nukes
There’s a false narrative afoot: that we lack the weapons to deter a Russian nuclear strike.
Science & Tech
The Designer of Russia’s First Armed Drone Is Under Arrest
Is it fraud? A shakedown? Punishment for program delays? The unusual case threatens to derail Russia’s drone ambitions.
Policy
Macron Mic-Drops on Trump, Offers a New Call to Western Leadership
Defending multilateralism and democracy, the French president gave the best political speech America has seen in years.
Defense Systems
Shwedo tapped to be new Joint Staff CIO
President Donald Trump has nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Bradford Shwedo to be the next Joint Staff CIO.
Ideas
Thornberry Is Getting Rolled by the Services
The HASC chairman’s proposed reforms would roll back consolidations that have been saving money for decades.
Ideas