Science & Tech
DHS Wants Tech to Scan Your Face as You Drive to Mexico
The department is opting for a faster procurement option for the technology.
Ideas
Four New Questions For Trump on Syria
The ISIS fight is nearly over, military leaders say. Is the United States ready to lead what happens next?
Science & Tech
China Will Surpass US in AI Around 2025, Says Google's Eric Schmidt
Schmidt, who also chairs the Defense Innovation Advisory Board, says the Chinese are poised to erase a key American advantage — and the Trump administration is helping them.
Ideas
A Former CIA Director Describes the Dangers of 'Trump Unleashed'
John Brennan praises the advisers who restrain Donald Trump’s impulses, calls out the president’s “enablers” inside the White House, and considers the prospect of World War III.
Threats
What the Attack in New York Revealed About the Islamic State's Supporters
As ISIS loses territory, the greatest danger remains that more competent fighters will return home.
Threats
Amid Federal Finger-Pointing, FEMA Takes Stock of Puerto Rico Effort
The director acknowledged an imperfect response and says he wants to create a cadre of FEMA reservists.
Ideas
Ash Carter: Behind the Plan to Defeat ISIS
To its credit, the Trump administration followed the path we set in the Obama administration.
Defense Systems
Ultra-compact technology makes bio-implanted antenna possible
The Air Force Research Laboratory has made a breakthrough in magnetoelectric technology, shrinking antenna by over 90% and making bio-antenna a future possibility.
Defense Systems
Navy modernizes SIPRNet and NIPRNet for barges
Eight companies will deliver barge modernization services including network upgrades.
Defense Systems
Marine Corps Leaders announce new forward deployable cyber force
The Marine Corps is creating internal defense measures teams of data and cyber warriors to protect expeditionary Marine networks.
Threats
Trump’s Policy on Terrorism Suspects Looks Like Obama’s
A captured Benghazi suspect is reportedly being brought to the U.S., which means he will be tried in a civilian court.
Threats
As Smoke Clears from Mueller Indictments, Two New Characters Rise In Russia Spy Scandal
By Monday’s close, Trump-Russia watchers had two names to add to their ‘persons of interest’ list.
Policy
A Federal Court Pushes Back on Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
A judge issues a preliminary injunction, taking issue with everything from the framing of the directive to the way it was delivered.
Ideas
Washington Still Doesn’t Understand Iraq
The U.S. dream of a democratic and federal Iraq is over. Appointing Iran the next boogeyman won’t help.
Defense Systems
Marine Corps revamps its geospatial intel database
Marine Corps advances new Infrastructure Reset Strategy for geospatial intelligence data systems.
Ideas