Defense Systems
Air Force Global Hawk gets remote communication and data sharing
The airborne communications gateway that allows communication over long distances and across different devices is being integrated with the EQ-4B unmanned Global Hawk aircraft.
Defense Systems
Army upgrades soldiers Windows operating systems
The Army is moving its existing and future hardware to Windows 10 as an operational and security enhancement.
Defense Systems
Army works to improve hardware security, requirements amid ADMC protest
The Army is moving its existing and future hardware to Windows 10 as an operational and security enhancement.
Defense Systems
Marines take 3D printed drones from the lab to the field
Marines will soon deploy the first-ever 3D printed drone to be used in combat.
Science & Tech
France’s Macron Hack Likely By Same Russian Group That Hit DNC, Sources Say
A growing list of indicators point to a hack squad associated with the Russian GRU.
Defense Systems
Air Force evaluates commercial options for new electronic warfare aircraft
A next-generation electronic warfare aircraft may utilize a small, powerful commercial jet frame.
Ideas
Four Reasons Why Talking to North Korea Would Be Smart Strategy
Trump is right to try and negotiate — if his administration does it the right way.
Science & Tech
The Military is Using Human Brain Waves to Teach Robots How to Shoot
Without even realizing it, soldiers could soon be training robot sharpshooters to take their jobs.
Ideas
Can Russian Safe Zones Solve Syria?
If a potential negotiated solution to the Syrian conflict exists, something in the spirit of Russia’s plan for decentralization and ceasefires might be it.
Ideas
America’s Allies Are in Decline. Here’s How the US Should Adjust
As global power shifts, Washington needs a new strategy, and a new way of managing its alliances.
Threats
John Kelly Lays Out His Border Security Vision
The DHS chief says fostering economic development in Central America is just as important as rigorously enforcing U.S. immigration laws at home.
Policy
Defense Ends Civilian Hiring Freeze, But Will Review 'Necessity' of Vacant Positions
Mattis sent a memorandum to department leadership Wednesday.
Defense Systems
Joint DOD office enlists in avionics effort
The Joint Tactical Networking Center will collaborate with an industry consortium forging avionics software standards.
Business
State Department Greenlights Nearly $5B in Arms Exports
That includes prospective, not final, sales to allies from March to May.
Business
Defense Firms Score in 2017 Budget Deal
Arms procurement goes from a requested cut under Obama to a plus-up under Trump.
Science & Tech