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

Wave-relay radio tech connects soldiers for underground combat

The Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is developing and testing a wave relay system to connect underground forces with above ground commanders.

Defense Systems

Sea-based X-band radar program enhanced with new contract

The sea-based X-band radar system will receive data communication upgrades for its role in missile defense.

Defense Systems

DARPA proposes new urban combat virtual battlespace software for smartphones

DARPA seeks a software prototype combining human and domain assets for better battlefield decision-making.

Science & Tech

Detecting Secret Military Exercises With Micro Satellites, a How-To

The future of intelligence is small teams and tiny satellites. It’s not a future the U.S. will own exclusively.

Business

Global Demand for US Weapons 'Busier Than Ever' in Trump Era, So Far

Large American delegation at Paris Air Show reassures allies worried about disengagement.

Ideas

Where Are the Grownups? It's Time for Congress to Step Up

The confused response to the Qatari crisis is just the latest warning that a depleted executive branch needs foreign-policy help.

Ideas

How to Deal With North Korea

There are no good options. But some are worse than others.

Policy

Inside the West Wing Tug-of-War Over Russia and Ukraine

The president has been all over the map on Ukraine. The people around him have been much more consistent.

Policy

Business Experience Bites Trump’s Pentagon Nominee

Congress might hold up the president’s pick for deputy defense secretary over his three-decade career with Boeing, among other things.

Threats

As ISIS Shrinks in Syria, the US and Iran Draw Closer to Conflict

Even if the Pentagon may not want to directly engage Syrian forces or their Russian and Iranian-backed allies, there’s a danger of accidental escalation.