Defense Systems
Will computational advances help stealth survive digital air defenses?
A new Air Force study highlights the challenges of maintaining an advantage with stealth aircraft in light of the fast evolving digital processors used by adversary air defenses.
Defense Systems
Next-gen handheld radio can help save downed pilots lives
General Dynamics just released an upgraded radio for downed pilots to send rapid and secure GPS data to rescuers.
Ideas
Transgender Soldiers Want the Dignity of Serving Their Country
A CIA officer writes about the men and women in uniform alongside whom she serves.
Ideas
How Green Energy Will Help Slow Nuclear Proliferation
The move to renewable energy offers the ability to delineate between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ nuclear actors in a way that we simply can’t today.
Defense Systems
MDA leaders work on new sensor for THAAD
The MDA is developing new electro-optical sensor technology that distinguishes between lethal and non-lethal threats.
Ideas
Can Trump's National Security Council Handle a Real Crisis?
The people in the Situation Room inevitably neglect basics that will keep them, and the rest of us, alive. In this White House, the risks are especially high.
Science & Tech
The US Army Just Ordered Soldiers to Stop Using Drones from China’s DJI
An Aug. 2 memo cites 'increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities' with drones from China’s market-leading DJI.
Policy
The US Balance-of-Power Strategy in the Gulf is Collapsing. But It Never Had a Chance Anyway
The Qatar dispute deals a death blow to Trump Administration dreams of an Arab NATO arrayed against Iran.
Policy
Why Leaking Transcripts of Trump's Calls Is So Dangerous
When the president’s opponents violate norms to undermine him, they do lasting damage to American security.
Science & Tech
US Military Eyes New Mini-Nukes for 21st-Century Deterrence
The Joint Chiefs’ vice chair says smaller-yield weapons are needed to deter the use of same.
Threats
Russia's Back-to-the-80s Foreign Policy
Moscow has reprised Cold War tactics against the United States. It’s worth remembering that they didn’t work out well for the Soviet Union last time.
Defense Systems
Navy Virginia class subs get upgraded Tactical Control Systems
Attack submarines equipped with Tactical Control Systems for weapons control are getting new commercially developed hardware, software and tech for sensors, networks, command and control.
Defense Systems
Navy turns to unmanned systems to map the ocean
Navy turns to unmanned systems to map the ocean.
Ideas
What America Should Learn from North Korea's Latest Missile Test
Preventive war, if it was ever a viable option, certainly isn't now.
Science & Tech
The US Navy’s Railgun Breakthrough Could Change Energy Storage
New capacitors offer big power storage and transmission in a mini-package, with benefits beyond electro-cannons.
Ideas