Threats
As Smoke Clears from Mueller Indictments, Two New Characters Rise In Russia Spy Scandal
By Monday’s close, Trump-Russia watchers had two names to add to their ‘persons of interest’ list.
Policy
A Federal Court Pushes Back on Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
A judge issues a preliminary injunction, taking issue with everything from the framing of the directive to the way it was delivered.
Ideas
Washington Still Doesn’t Understand Iraq
The U.S. dream of a democratic and federal Iraq is over. Appointing Iran the next boogeyman won’t help.
Defense Systems
Marine Corps revamps its geospatial intel database
Marine Corps advances new Infrastructure Reset Strategy for geospatial intelligence data systems.
Ideas
‘Military Options’ Against North Korea Isn’t the Problem—Loose Talk Is
There are a lot of ways for things to go wrong.
Defense Systems
Latest Navy Locker app guides sailors through new uniform regs
The recent NWU Type III rules have been input into the OPNAV Uniform App, which gives sailors guidance on their uniform and a way to have their feedback heard.
Defense Systems
Army tests new targeting system in Alaska
JETS seeks to give forward observers the ability to call in precision fire with a lightweight package.
Defense Systems
DARPA hypersonic effort accelerates
The research agency awards contracts to demonstrate a hybrid hypersonic engine.
Ideas
Raqqa After ISIS Still Needs US Help
The group’s ultimate defeat is far from assured, and the United States can play a critical role in precluding the emergence of Islamic State 2.0.
Threats
Dunford: Time to Cut the Connections that Link ISIS’ Global Network
With the extremist group on its heels, coalition members must block its paths to Africa, Southeast Asia and elsewhere, the top US officer said.
Defense Systems
Video Report 10-26-17: Army acquires new Mounted Family of Computer Systems
The Army's new ruggedized computers use digital touchscreens, common software and hardware and connect with mobile devices
Defense Systems
Navy Knifefish undersea drone detects numerous mines in test
An Navy undersea drone is expected to be operational in the next few months after successfully completing contractor trials.
Defense Systems
Army transforms its fleet of bomb-detecting robots to common chassis, standards
A new deal with Endeavor Robotics is designed to speed the Army’s move to new ground robots built upon a common chassis.
Science & Tech
How NATO Is Preparing to Fight Tomorrow’s Cyber Wars
As members fight off cyber attacks from Russia, here’s a deep dive into spending goals, partnerships, and policy debates about going on the offensive.
Science & Tech
The Video Game That Could Shape the Future of War
The U.S. Army is developing a new way to test technologies and tactics—but first they have to get tens of thousands of soldiers to play it.
Threats
The Border-Wall Prototypes Are Up — Now What?
As the administration assesses the projects, both the purpose and effectiveness of a barrier are in question.
Threats