Business
Almost 200 Firms Have Bid To Build Trump's Border Wall
From corporate behemoths to mom-and-pop shops, construction companies see an opportunity in designing Trump's border wall with Mexico, despite the project's notoriety.
Policy
'Winning' or Not, Trump Doesn't Seem to Be Listening To His Generals
Based on what he says, Trump already is defying his generals. The real test is what he actually does.
Ideas
Sell India F-16s — and Build Them Abroad
It’s the right move for the United States, even if it makes the Trump administration uncomfortable.
Defense Systems
Air Force: cyber modernization key to multi-domain war
Air Force leaders look to cyber modernization to improve sustainment and foster multi-domain warfare ability.
Defense Systems
Video Update 2-28-2017: The Future of Pilots Controlling Drones
Welcome to the first edition of Defense Systems update. In this episode, host Kris Osborn delves into how fighter pilots themselves will be able to serve as command and control for small groups of unmanned drones serving a variety of functions.
Policy
Trump’s Defense Topline Faces a Big Hurdle, Just as When Obama Proposed It
The new administration’s proposal to give the Defense Department $603 billion in 2018 exceeds legal limits by about 10 percent.
Science & Tech
Counter-Terror Chief: Expect Terrorist Drone Swarms 'Soon'
An upcoming competition will spotlight systems for downing enemy UAVs attacking solo or in groups.
Defense Systems
Army convenes key parties to discuss software in modern weapons
A new “Software Solarium” aims to share information and strengthen the service’s focus on software dependent weapon systems.
Defense Systems
Army: modern soldier weapons need software development
A new “Software Solarium” aims to share information and strengthen the service’s focus on software dependent weapon systems.
Defense Systems
New DOD software coding will increase private-sector involvement
A DOD “Code.mil” effort seeks to improve government-industry open source collaboration in the software industry.
Business
Trump to Congress: Give Pentagon $54B. I'll Tell You Why Later
The roughly 10% boost would come out of nearly every other federal agency’s 2018 budget, including foreign aid.
Ideas
The High Cost of Politicizing Intelligence
Trump is undermining America’s national security by trying to shape analysis to support his world view.
Ideas
At the Oscars: Syrians, White Helmets, and Migrants Lead Picture Nominees
Four films at the Academy Awards might interest you: '4.1 Miles,' 'Watani: My Homeland,' 'The White Helmets,' and 'Fire at Sea.'
Science & Tech
US Air Force to Send F-35 to Fight ISIS … In a Few Years
The plane’s rotation schedule has the JSF making deployments to Europe and the Pacific before heading to the Middle East, a top Air Force general says.
Defense Systems
Special Ops Command advances new helo terrain-avoiding radar
The Silent Knight Radar gives helicopters and increased ability to maneuver, comprehend targets and coordinate navigation between air-and-ground operation.
Defense Systems
Pilot crews now have 360-degree helicopter combat sensors
A new SATCOM terminal for helicopters is designed to enable rotary aircraft to communicate the beyond-line-of sight communications.
Defense Systems