Ideas
The Trump Administration Just Missed Its Best Shot at a Military Buildup
In its first year, when big changes are easiest, the White House chose domestic cuts over national security.
Defense Systems
Air Force to finalize new cyber mission forces
Cyber teams tasked with implementing new offensive and defensive measures are expected to reach final operational status by sometime next year.
Threats
North Korea Is Helping China in the South China Sea—Whether It Knows It or Not
Pyongyang’s rocket tests have elbowed Beijing’s land grab out of the spotlight — just as the Chinese might have hoped.
Defense Systems
Doubts raised about N. Korean role in hack
Analyst asserts speculation about a state-sponsored ransomware attack distracts from real problem: weak cyber defenses.
Threats
Russian Lawmaker: We Would Use Nukes if US or NATO Enters Crimea
The Western alliance’s troop buildup in Eastern Europe has Moscow spooked.
Ideas
The Longest War Fades Even at NATO
Cameras focused on Trump, but war commanders in Afghanistan wanted more troops from NATO, not promises.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Accelerates Work on Multi-Warhead Interceptor
Officials won’t say it’s because of North Korea. But experts say Pyongyang’s planned ICBMs will almost certainly release decoys to cloak their nukes.
Ideas
What Wounded Veterans Need: Medical Marijuana
The American Legion, representing millions of wartime vets, calls on Trump to loosen federal restrictions on medical marijuana research to help those suffering from PTSD, TBI, opioid abuse, and more.
Ideas
The Saudi Deal Shows Just How Broken the US Arms Export Process Has Become
A system meant to keep weapons sales from undermining U.S. national security has become a sham.
Ideas
If Trump Wants China’s Help, He Needs to Build Trust. Here’s How.
Drop the focus on carrots and sticks, and start talking about the security issues that matter to Beijing.
Policy
NATO, Meet Donald Trump
A 28-member, 68-year-old alliance faces the conundrum of how to deal with the new American president.
Defense Systems
Video Update 5-25-17: F-35 3F software to become operational
The Latest F-35 3F software drop allows the stealth fighter to fire an AIM-9X air-to-air missile and drop the Small Diameter Bomb.
Defense Systems
Individual Soldiers can have lightweight, mobile satcom terminal
Made of composite materials, the HM500 is engineered to enable dismounted units to have stronger beyond-line-of-sight connectivity.
Defense Systems
Hughes offers new lightweight, mobile satcom terminal
Made of composite materials, the HM500 is engineered to enable dismounted units to have stronger beyond-line-of-sight connectivity.
Defense Systems
Air Force Budget Boosts Space Tech
The Air Force seeks a 20 percent increase for space systems with request of $7.7 billion.
Science & Tech