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.
Defense Systems
Navy searches for next-gen X-band radar for surface warships.
The Navy is entering tech development for a new lightweight, phased array radar.
Threats
Can Two Nuclear Powers Fight a Conventional War?
The Pentagon just wargamed that scenario as part of its effort to determine what it needs for 21st-century deterrence.
Policy
Defense Bill Compromise Boosts 2018 Military Pay Raise
Democrats vow a fight for civilian pay parity.
Ideas
The Middle East Is Nearing an Explosion
Fear is the one thing preventing it—but could also precipitate it.
Science & Tech
China Has A Breakthrough in Spy-Proof Quantum Communications
By sending quantum information several kilometers, the researchers took a big step toward the future of information security.
Policy