Defense Systems
A high-tech solution for spotting IEDs
Researchers are building an augmented reality system that combines traditional cameras, thermal infrared sensing and ground penetrating radar to find improvised explosive devices from up to 30 meters away.
Defense Systems
ARCYBER's Nakasone to head NSA and CyberCommand
President Trump is expected to name decorated Army cyber and intelligence leader to replace retiring Adm. Michael Rogers.
Ideas
Why Human Rights Have Taken Center Stage in the US-North Korea Crisis
Unable to threaten Pyongyang into submission, Trump turned to denouncing its nightmarish repression. That has consequences.
Business
Trump Said He Cut $1B from Air Force One’s Price. His New Budget Says He Hasn't
The Pentagon's budget request sent to Congress on Monday still projects two new Air Force One jetliners costing $4 billion.
Science & Tech
Trump Has Not Asked Us To Stop Russian Election Meddling, Intelligence Chiefs Testify
The intelligence community agrees Russia will try to influence the 2018 midterms, but they’re less clear on how to stop the Kremlin.
Ideas
A Baby-Step Solution for Improving the Defense Acquisition System
Establish a source selection schedule and keep to it. Simple. Right?
Defense Systems
IARPA looks to build 3-D geospatial models on the fly
Research program is developing automated systems that can quickly build complex 3-D models from commercial, satellite and airborne imagery.
Policy
Cyber R&D Would Go Up at Defense, Down At Standards Agency
Budget proposal would cut 18% from NIST, just as it updates cybersecurity rules that apply across government.
Ideas
How to Keep US Missile Defense on the Right Track
Use the coming funding boost to smooth the development of a new kill vehicle and increase GMD testing in general.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Requesting $66M For Laser Drones to Shoot Down North Korean Missiles
The Missile Defense Agency is rushing to put more solutions in the field and trying to put past failures behind them.
Threats
When the Islamic State Came to Libya
Since the fall of Qaddafi, the war-torn country’s militias have sought to contain extremism. But at what cost?
Ideas
Heroes Can Keep Secrets, Too
Popular culture often celebrates leaking as the heroic choice. The intelligence community and the cleared workforce need to craft another narrative.
Policy
Trump Proposes 10% Bump for the Pentagon — Then Four Flat Years
The coming military buildup is looking smaller than promised.
Policy
Microsoft Vet to Lead DHS Cyber and Infrastructure Division
Christopher Krebs has been acting chief of the cyber and infrastructure protection division since August.
Ideas
Chinese Sub Commanders May Get AI Help for Decision-Making
But can a recent news report be taken at face value? A CNAS fellow unpacks the intersection of Chinese tech, messaging, and naval power.
Defense Systems
FY19 budget calls for big boost for DIUx
The administration signals its commitment to changing DOD's acquisition and IT culture by more than doubling its proposed investment in the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental.
Policy