Threats
CIA Opens a New Office To Watch North Korea
The first “mission center” launched since the spy agency’s 2015 reorganization, it is also the most narrowly focused.
Defense Systems
New Lockheed drone software processes 3D terrain maps in real-time
Lockheed Martin’s Hydra Fusion Tools technology uses photogrammetry software to create tactical maps from drone video feeds.
Science & Tech
Stolen NSA Tool Suspected in Global Ransomware Attack
A dozen countries were hit in a cyberattack Friday. Such attacks have increased by more than 500 percent in recent years.
Ideas
Don’t Fear Pakistan’s Participation in China’s ‘New Silk Road’
U.S. interests can be served no matter whether the mega-project’s subcontinental branch succeeds or fails.
Defense Systems
Congressional leaders cite growing U.S. cyberattack vulnerability
Congressional leaders cite growing U.S. cyberattack vulnerability Summary: Senator McCain is raising serious concerns about cyberattack vulnerability, saying the U.S. is behind potential adversaries.
Defense Systems
Fake Russian EW attack unmasked
A forensic investigation concludes that a Russian "electronic bomb" attack on a U.S. Navy ship was nothing more than information warfare.
Ideas
Congress, the President, and the Dwindling Oversight of War
Lawmakers’ tacit approval of modern military actions encourages more boundary-stretching.
Policy
Trump Releases Long-Delayed Cyber Order
The order was delayed so security and modernization programs can work in tandem, an official said.
Policy
Spy Chief Searching for Cuts Across Entire US Intelligence Community
Trump's new intelligence chief, Dan Coats, says he’s already moving on GOP lawmakers’ request to streamline all 17 agencies, including his own ODNI.
Science & Tech
Trump Wants ‘Goddamned Steam,’ Not Digital Catapults on Aircraft Carriers
The president's criticism of the USS Ford's EMALS 'blindsided' Navy officials.
Ideas
So Trump Is Arming Kurds...Then What?
Trump’s latest decision orders more US military intervention than Obama wanted. The more Americans and allies fight this war, the more they deserve a plan for the peace.
Defense Systems
Navy upgrades aircraft defense system with laser warning technology
The Navy is enhancing its infrared missile warning system with upgraded hostile fire sensors and laser jamming capabilities.
Defense Systems
Navy helicopters get hostile fire, laser warning technology
The Navy is enhancing its infrared missile warning system with upgraded hostile fire sensors and laser jamming capabilities.
Defense Systems
Soldiers will soon have rugged small personal drones
A new drone is the size of a smartphone and increases situational awareness with infrared sensors and image processing.
Defense Systems
New tablet-controlled ruggedized drones will soon be operated by soldiers
A new drone is the size of a smartphone and increases situational awareness with infrared sensors and image processing.
Threats