Defense Systems
New soldier 'exosuit' creates sharper, stronger fighters
The Army Research Laboratory is testing a new suit with Iron Man like technology to help soldiers carry more weight and think more clearly.
Defense Systems
Next-gen biometric sensors monitor pilot distress
The Air Force is working on aircraft technology that will automatically adjust flight systems to keep pilots healthy and secure.
Defense Systems
DIUX continues outreach into drone and satellite projects
DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit Experimental continues in new Administration with efforts to accelerate getting new tech into operation.
Policy
Cuts Proposed for Key Cybersecurity Agency
House Appropriations Committee reduces but retains White House cuts to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Ideas
Don’t Enshrine A Russian Advantage In Surveillance Flights Over the US
Provisions in the House version of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act would prevent the Pentagon from matching Russia’s advances in aerial photography.
Ideas
A Mercenary-Led Surge Won’t Solve Afghanistan
Private military contractors have spotted an opportunity as America’s longest war grinds on.
Science & Tech
Facial Recognition Coming to Police Body Cameras
An approach to machine learning inspired by the human brain is about to revolutionize street search.
Policy
Mattis on 2018 Budget: ‘We Have Got to Get a Bill Passed’
Congress is working up budgets that bust spending caps, with little evidence of a deal to avoid automatic cuts.
Science & Tech
Russian Weapons Maker To Build AI-Directed Guns
Kalashnikov’s upcoming product shows how the US and Russia are on wildly different paths to autonomy.
Ideas
Two Years on, the Iran Deal is Working
It is true that Tehran’s behavior in the region has not improved, but the agreement has kept the regime from going nuclear.
Defense Systems
Agility is the future of software development, says Air Force General
Hiring new software developers will depend on moving to agile acquisition.
Defense Systems
Army, BAE Systems accelerate AMPV networking tech
A contract modification allows BAE to fast-track networking hardware and software upgrades to the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle.
Science & Tech
US Army Looking to Integrate Network Soldiers with Tactical Units
Brigades are working out various ideas at training centers, says the head of the service’s Cyber Command.
Science & Tech
The US Isn’t Going To Launch a Military Space Corps—For Now
The effort still sends a message that the U.S. is concerned about the orbital military aspirations of geopolitical rivals like China and Russia.
Ideas
Trump's Syria Ceasefire Is Doomed
It may bring Russia on board, but it hardly acknowledges Iran's role in the war.
Threats
