Business
Pentagon Building Wish List for New Technology Spending
The military’s top weapons buyer wants to better coordinate the Defense Department’s investments across its labs and research offices.
Threats
North Korea’s Military Capabilities, In Review
North Korea has embarked on an accelerated buildup of weapons of mass destruction and modernization of its already large conventional force.
Defense Systems
Working toward a more mobile military
The services are looking to bring logistics tracking and wireless learning capabilities to mobile devices for troops.
Threats
FBI, DHS Warn of Hacker Mercenaries Funded by Nation-States
Lawmakers also are considering giving Homeland Security more authority to test anti-drone tech.
Ideas
As AI and Cyber Race Ahead, the State Department Is Falling Behind
Technology is reshaping the global order. America’s diplomats need to start thinking ahead.
Defense Systems
Navy awards five-year ISR contract
The Navy chooses four companies to provide ISR and information operations support over a potential $155.3 million contract.
Policy
Islamophobia No Longer Needs Terrorism as a Justification
Conservatives are finding new justifications for anti-Muslim sentiments—and embedding them more deeply in America’s political terrain.
Ideas
Hey, @Twitter, It’s Time to Talk about President Trump
The president’s amplification of the things he finds in his mentions is putting national security at risk.
Science & Tech
The Promise and Peril of Trump's Cyber Strategy
Continuity on most cyber policies masks a growing erosion of global cyber norms.
Threats
North Korea Says It Has ‘Completed’ Its Nuclear Program. What Does That Mean?
Pyongyang’s message boils down to ‘it’s no use shutting the gate after the horse has moved on.’
Defense Systems
Navy seeks new C4 support for Pacific Command
The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center is planning a five-year contract for command, control, communications and cyber support.
Ideas
America Is Not Going to Denuclearize North Korea
Trump administration officials still think they might persuade the Kim regime to disarm. This belief is mistaken, and dangerous.
Defense Systems
Next generation of ground robots will use mesh networking
The technology will allow robots to better function in underground and urban environments.
Ideas
Russia Used Social Media to Weaponize American Free Will. Here’s What to Do About It.
The tech, policy and national security communities need to come together to stop disinformation campaigns.
Business
Could a New Cessna Find Its Way to the Battlefield?
FedEx will be the first to operate the new twin-engine turboprop, but military sales may not be far behind.
Science & Tech