Threats
Inside the Weirdest Relationship a NATO Ally Has with Russia
Nationally, relations are cool as Norway pushes soldiers north and invests in anti-submarine capabilities. Regionally? It’s a different matter.
Threats
Army Chief: The US Needs More Troops in Europe
The U.S. is "on track," but additional armored forces, long-range artillery and bridging capabilities would help deter Russia, Milley says.
Threats
US Airstrikes Soar in Somalia
U.S. Africa Command has released data on 18 strikes this year, more than four times the average over the previous seven years.
Business
US Air Force Wants to Get New Nuclear Weapons Faster
Just months into the first development contracts, the service’s top general is looking for ways to speed things up.
Defense Systems
Army Chief of Staff says cyber warriors need to adapt to new threat environment
Gen. Milley said increased training and tactical adaptability would be necessary for soldiers to confront near-peer threats.
Ideas
The Most Dangerous Man in the World
It is dawning on Congress that no one can stop President Trump from ordering a nuclear attack.
Threats
Can Russia Help the US as Much as Trump Says It Can?
What the U.S. president may have in mind when he tweets about teaming up with Putin “to solve North Korea, Syria, Ukraine, terrorism."
Business
Congress May Be Making the Pentagon Amazon's Next Big Customer
Though lawmakers revised the so-called "Amazon amendment," only a small number of companies could provide the government with an e-commerce site.
Ideas
We’re Losing Our Chance to Regulate Killer Robots
After four years of nearly fruitless debate, nations are gathering once more to talk AI and autonomous weapons.
Ideas
Taking Putin's Word For It
Trump wants to believe both the Russian president’s denial of election meddling, and the conclusions of his own intelligence agencies. But he can’t have it both ways.
Policy
Congress Is Concerned About Who Gets to Launch Nuclear Bombs
Here are three questions to consider during and after lawmakers hear testimony on nuclear authority.
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