Business
US Defense Firms Eye Expansion Into Saudi Arabia
As the arms deals roll in, companies are pitching joint ventures to the visiting crown prince.
Ideas
In AI, Russia Is Hustling to Catch Up
Putin is spurring frenetic efforts to marshal the country’s academic and industrial resources for breakthroughs in the field — and just might achieve them.
Policy
A Day of Whiplash in the US’s Syria Policy
At simultaneous live events, the president and military leaders offered conflicting views about America’s involvement.
Ideas
Saudi Crown Prince: Iran's Supreme Leader 'Makes Hitler Look Good'
In a wide-ranging conversation, Prince Mohammed bin Salman also recognized the Jewish people’s right to “their own land.”
Threats
The Pentagon is Letting Hackers Loose on Its Travel Management System
Ethical hackers will scour the platform for security gaps in the department’s fifth bug bounty program.
Ideas
How to Deal With Russian Information Warfare? Ask Sweden's Subhunters
Other nations can learn from the Swedes’ long experience with mysterious incidents followed by disinformation campaigns.
Defense Systems
Lynch sticking around at Defense Digital Service
The founding leader of the Pentagon's digital service team and a key leader of the Cloud Executive Steering Group is renewing for a third year.
Defense Systems
SENSR team's spectrum-sharing plan is moving forward
The multi-agency team behind an effort to create a joint radar system and free up spectrum for commercial use is seeking more feedback.
Policy
Could Trump Actually Use Military Funding for His Border Wall?
The president would have to overcome legal and Congressional obstacles to use Department of Defense resources on construction.
Ideas
Why the Marshall Plan Worked — and Why It Won’t in Today’s Warzones
A host of similar-sounding yet unworkable aid schemes are among the legacies of the one that launched 70 years ago Tuesday.
Science & Tech
After Failed Search for Jammer Drones, US Army Takes Unusual Step
The service is switching to a little-understood and lightly regulated contracting method to get them.
Defense Systems
Deputy defense secretary says DOD will get its 'arms around' cloud
The Pentagon and industry base aren't on the same wavelength when it comes to acquisition reform and readiness, says the DOD's No. 2 official.
Science & Tech
After London, How Lasers Will Play a Role in Detecting Chemical Attacks Sooner
A new technique can detect trace elements of dangerous chemicals in extremely small doses, a breakthrough of relevance to the horror show playing out in Salisbury, U.K.
Science & Tech
AI: The Pros, Cons, and What To Really Fear
Dive into what's known so far about the new AI arms race — with a particular eye on U.S. and Chinese efforts — in a new special report.
Science & Tech
Shulkin’s Firing Leaves $16B Effort to Merge DoD/VA Health Records Up In The Air
Secretary Shulkin championed a contract with Cerner to develop a new health records system for Veterans Affairs, but the deal seems precarious now.
Defense Systems