Ideas
America's Military: Overcommitted and Underfunded
The administration wants to expand the armed forces’ commitments, even while contracting spending.
Threats
The Danger of Yemen's Secret Prisons
Black sites in the war-ravaged country help ensure that it will remain fertile ground for terrorists for years to come.
Ideas
Calm Your Russia War Drums Over This ‘Deconfliction Line’
Yes, the fight is hotter. But we were told this was coming, US and Russian leaders are deconflicting aplenty, and nobody wants war.
Business
One Man, One Job: Win The Pentagon’s Next Big Contract
Multibillion-dollar jet deal would be crowning achievement for former Deputy Defense Secretary Bill Lynn.
Defense Systems
Air Force operationalizes new cybersecurity plans
Key elements of an Air Force seven-lines-of-attack cybersecurity initiative are being implemented across the force.
Defense Systems
Army soldiers increase simulated training prep for chem-bio attacks
General Dynamics Information Technology is upgrading web-based modeling and simulation technologies to prepare soldiers for emerging chemical and biological attacks.
Defense Systems
Air Force adjusts pilot practices while waiting for hypoxia explanation
No “root cause” determined for F-35A pilot hypoxia symptoms, but pilot precautions are being implemented, according to the Air Force.
Ideas
Don’t Loosen the Rules on Civilian Casualties During Drone Strikes
The Trump team may eliminate the “near certainty” clause, which would do far more damage to US counterterrorism than retaining it.
Ideas
Hackers Target Municipal Emergency Services for Mischief, Money, and More
Recent breaches in Dallas, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., illustrate the cyber security vulnerabilities of 911 centers and other emergency services infrastructure.
Defense Systems
Air Force is getting 100 handheld anti-drone “guns”
The Dronebuster III will provide troops with personal electronic jamming devices for disabling enemy drones.
Science & Tech
What's the 'Risk' in China's Investments in US Artificial Intelligence? New Bill Aims to Find Out
Senator's proposal to give feds new powers protect an American technological advantage has more than a few critics.
Science & Tech
Anti-Terrorist Technology Has a New Target: Immigrants
In a trend begun under Obama, the use of gear designed for foreign battlefields is increasingly coming home.
Defense Systems
Could small satellite usage double by 2020?
Small satellites offer opportunity for innovation, on-orbit upgrades, and more secure communication, according to experts.
Defense Systems
New BAE Systems software now both tracks and interprets ISR data
New movement tracking software that interprets data patterns is now part of BAE Systems’ GXP suite.
Ideas
America’s Best Partner in Middle East HUMINT Needs Help
Jordan’s spies set the standard for the boots-on-the-ground intelligence sharing that is crucial to U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
Defense Systems