Threats
Rex Tillerson Spells Out US Foreign Policy
The Trump administration’s 'America First' agenda just became a little clearer.
Defense Systems
Navy anti-submarine drone-ship conducts minehunting testing
The Navy’s latest anti-submarine unmanned surface vehicle is scheduled for operational testing with additional counter-mine and surveillance payloads.
Science & Tech
Comey: The Metadata Made Me Do It
The FBI director tries to explain to Congress his pre-election letters about the missing Clinton emails.
Defense Systems
Firm pioneers new data protection technique for U.S. military
Trivalent is providing U.S. Special Forces with a new data protection technique which leverages encryption and a new method called digital shredding to improve data protections.
Policy
Why Putin Wants a Face-to-Face Meeting with Trump
Even after a third phone call in as many months between the two leaders, the ‘bromance’ has yet to materialize.
Threats
US Military: Sexual Assault in the Ranks Is Less Prevalent, and Better Reported
But defense officials say that with an estimated 14,900 cases last year, there’s still work to be done.
Science & Tech
Here's a Look at New Exosuits for the Civilian World
After years of tinkering and military adventures, the first exoskeleton suits are finally walking out of the lab and into the market.
Ideas
Yemen Could Be the Key to Solving the Iran Problem
A proposal to transfer control of a Red Sea port could have wide-ranging effects on regional tension.
Ideas
Who Is In Charge of US National Security?
The administration’s flip-flopping on North Korea is only the latest incident to raise this question.
Defense Systems
IT experts, former leaders say DOD behind with advanced tech
A panel of IT experts and former high-level military officials said acquisition red tape slows DOD’s ability to acquire cutting edge technology.
Defense Systems
Navy tests first aircraft carrier drone control system
New carrier mission control software system for drones will provide refueling and reconnaissance capabilities.
Defense Systems
Navy SM-6 software upgrades expand attack missions
The latest surface-to-air missile will incorporate three different warfare software packages.
Science & Tech
Marines: 'The First One Through the Door Should Be a Lethal Robot'
The future of amphibious warfare looks like a constellation of bots large and small. The main challenge now is getting them to talk to each other.
Ideas
The US, Japan, and South Korea Need to Get on the Same Page
As tensions with North Korea heat up, mutual mistrust and diverging priorities make it harder to choose a path forward.
Defense Systems
The Air Force bolsters its Cyberspace weapons systems
The Air Force’s latest cyber space weapons system increases control of cyberspace data for more versatile operational command.
Ideas