Defense Systems

Army Chief of Staff says cyber warriors need to adapt to new threat environment

Gen. Milley said increased training and tactical adaptability would be necessary for soldiers to confront near-peer threats.

Ideas

The Most Dangerous Man in the World

It is dawning on Congress that no one can stop President Trump from ordering a nuclear attack.

Threats

Can Russia Help the US as Much as Trump Says It Can?

What the U.S. president may have in mind when he tweets about teaming up with Putin “to solve North Korea, Syria, Ukraine, terrorism."

Business

Congress May Be Making the Pentagon Amazon's Next Big Customer

Though lawmakers revised the so-called "Amazon amendment," only a small number of companies could provide the government with an e-commerce site.

Ideas

We’re Losing Our Chance to Regulate Killer Robots

After four years of nearly fruitless debate, nations are gathering once more to talk AI and autonomous weapons.

Ideas

Taking Putin's Word For It

Trump wants to believe both the Russian president’s denial of election meddling, and the conclusions of his own intelligence agencies. But he can’t have it both ways.

Policy

Congress Is Concerned About Who Gets to Launch Nuclear Bombs

Here are three questions to consider during and after lawmakers hear testimony on nuclear authority.

Defense Systems

DARPA fast tracks drone swarm tech to fight with combat units

OFFSET drone swarm will create structure for groups of 250 or more air and ground robots.

Science & Tech

China and the CIA Are Competing to Fund Silicon Valley’s AI Startups

The U.S. intelligence community is upping its early-stage investments in machine-learning companies — but Beijing is pouring in far more.

Ideas

Al-Qaeda Has Rebuilt Itself—With Iran's Help

Interviews with al-Qaeda members and bin Laden’s family reveal a pact that allowed the group to prepare for its next phase.

Defense Systems

Automation will streamline Air Force data processing, command control

The Air Force is looking to industry and the newest generation of airmen for ways to automate and streamline multi domain operations.

Ideas

Bridging America's Civil-Military Gap — At Sea

As a former senior defense official, I wanted to help my undergraduate students learn about the military. Fortunately, so did several of my veteran shipmates.

Defense Systems

DISA and the Army use commercial cloud to enable SIPRNet smartphone networking

Cloud migration is helping with JRSS implementation and additional security on combat-relevant handheld devices.

Ideas

The Future Has Arrived for Mohammed bin Salman

But in the wake of his ruthless purge, can he avoid the pitfalls and excesses of a previous generation of Saudi leaders?

Policy

Many Top Cybersecurity Posts Remain Empty — And Not On Purpose

Filling various CIO and CISO jobs is taking a temporary backseat to more senior appointments, the White House cybersecurity coordinator says.

Defense Systems

Video Report 11-09-17: Samsung works with DOD on new 5G wireless network

Samsung works with DOD on new 5G wireless network

Defense Systems

DARPA is looking for advanced war gaming

A DARPA RFI seeks new options for high-level strategic war games.