Ideas
Why Military Chiefs Are Condemning White Supremacy
The U.S. armed forces have had troubles with extremists enlisting in the past, and they don’t want it to happen again.
Science & Tech
State Department Has No Idea What It Costs to Give Security Clearances
Despite orders from Congress last year, Foggy Bottom can't say what clearances cost or how long they take.
Threats
Why North Korea Walked Back Its Threat on Guam
Signs of a conflict with the U.S. may have been overblown.
Defense Systems
Air Force CISO says innovation key to future cyber defense
According to senior Air Force officials, airmen are encouraged to take an innovative approach to cyber defense.
Threats
How US Military Leaders Are Reacting to Charlottesville
While the president wavers in his criticism of white nationalist protesters, military leaders are speaking out against racism and intolerance in America’s ranks.
Science & Tech
US Tech Firms Race to Hire Israeli Army Engineers
New offices and nonstop flights from Silicon Valley to Tel Aviv illustrate a talent rush for prized former military specialists.
Defense Systems
Select soldiers can now apply to become cyber experts
The Army is creating cyber soldiers, combining military, agency, and commercial training.
Policy
Defense Contractors Begin Early Shutdown Preparations
Private firms are already ahead of the government in their planning, experts say.
Threats
With Terrorism Worsening, Africa's Sahel Countries Need More Than Another Military Coalition
Four and a half years after losing control of northern Mali, jihadists are not only back — they appear to be spreading.
Ideas
It’s Getting Too Easy to Create Dangerous Viruses
The upcoming national biodefense strategy should ensure that scientific journals don’t help terrorists learn how.
Ideas
Turkey’s Potemkin Defense Industry
Why does President Erdogan want the appearance of a self-sufficient defense industry more than the actual existence of one?
Business
When Amazon Meets Defense Acquisition
Unanswered questions persist about a House provision to allow Pentagon buyers to use proprietary online sales platforms.
Defense Systems
Navy seeks lightweight, jam resistant antennae
Ultra-wideband phased array antenna could reduce costs and electronic footprint of weapons systems
Defense Systems
DISA pilot program offers small, mobile combat tablet with secret data access
A new 8-inch tablet allows senior commanders to transmit secret information and view real-time video feeds.
Threats
Could Police Have Prevented Bloodshed in Charlottesville?
Neo-Nazis and counter-protesters alike think that local and state police should have done a better job keeping violence from breaking out over the weekend.
Science & Tech
'Every Country Should Have a Cyber War': What Estonia Learned from Russian Hacking
Estonia’s steps have certainly been radical, and other countries can learn lessons from them about how to defend themselves.
Ideas