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

The US Military Has a New Technology to Finally Solve the Concussion Crisis

The Army is testing sensors that can detect the impact of explosions on the brain.