Threats
The US Was Already Fighting in Syria
It has targeted ISIS and other terrorist groups, not the Assad regime—though that might change soon.
Science & Tech
The Five Coolest Drones from America's Biggest Naval Arms Show
New drones above and beneath the waves will change the way navies sail and fight in contested waters.
Science & Tech
As Trump Meets China, US Worries About Beijing’s Supercomputers and Industrial Espionage
Network breaches? NSA research director says we ain’t seen nothing yet.
Defense Systems
Army ACCENT deal accelerates cloud migration
A new 50-vendor contract will speed up data consolidation and migration to the private cloud.
Defense Systems
Army soldier IT migrates toward cloud
A new 50-vendor contract will speed up data consolidation and migration to the private cloud.
Defense Systems
DARPA battles to unclog wireless spectrum
DOD sponsors "modulation recognition" challenge to promote wireless situational awareness.
Ideas
Is Assad Using Sarin Gas?
If so, Tuesday's atrocity in Syria was only the fourth time the poison has been used as a weapon — so far.
Science & Tech
Veterans Calling VA's Crisis Line Can Finally Get Through. Here’s Why.
A team of techies and customer-service professionals starting tackling the problem in 2015.
Defense Systems
New Navy Class III undersea drone to be in the water by 2019
The Navy is speeding development of the new Snakehead unmanned vehicle development to offer electronic and mine warfare support to littoral combat operations.
Defense Systems
New Navy undersea drone helps sailors find enemy mines
The Navy is speeding development of the new Snakehead unmanned vehicle development to offer electronic and mine warfare support to littoral combat operations.
Ideas
US Missile Defenses Need Better Sensors, and Soon
Gaps in coverage leave interceptors less-equipped to defeat the threats of tomorrow.
Defense Systems
Army ADMC-3 to speed up hardware modernization
The emerging ADMC-3 deal, now under protest, aims to expedite hardware upgrades and integration of new technology.
Ideas
The St. Petersburg Bombing Brings Russia Face-to-Face with Transnational Terror
An immigrant from Central Asia kills 14, and forces Moscow to rethink its counterterrorism strategies.
Policy
Trump's Defense Hike Would Violate Budget Law, Congress' Analysts Confirm
An April 3 report by the Congressional Research Service says the White House’s draft 2018 request does not comply with the $549 billion cap.
Science & Tech
Great-Power Rivalry May Turn Space War Real
A rising drumbeat of remarks from Pentagon officials suggest they’re worried about, and preparing for, warfare in orbit.
Ideas