Defense Systems
Air Force to strengthen nuclear arsenal IT
Air Force says computer systems controlling the U.S. nuclear arsenal need a complete overhaul.
Defense Systems
Air Force and Boeing upgrade F-15 electronic warfare
Electronic warfare advancements for the F-15 are aimed at improving the aircraft’s ability to launch and defend against EW attacks
Ideas
Trump’s Foreign Policy Could Change the Entire International System
A scholar of U.S. foreign policy explains why the 2016 race could be the most consequential election—anywhere—since the 1930s.
Ideas
The Most Militarily Decisive Use of Autonomy You Won’t See
Drones and robots get the headlines, but autonomous cyber weapons will be key to future warfare.
Ideas
Enough, America. Stop Talking About Election Day Revolution.
America's pretend soldiers are threatening to cross the line from dissent to insurrection on Tuesday. America's military is not.
Threats
How Many Zero-Days Does the US Government Hold? Here’s the Best Guess Yet
A Columbia University report critiques the process that decides whether cyber vulnerabilities should be fixed or exploited
Defense Systems
AF creates new cyber squadron to fend off attacks
Defense of Air Force networks and weapons systems is inspiring a stepped-up cybersecurity effort.
Science & Tech
No, the National Guard Can’t ‘Secure’ the Election
By design, the role of the military in voting-related activities is highly limited. Proposed legislation may change that.
Defense Systems
EW defense moves closer to reality
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is developing technologies to counter adaptive enemy radars in combat.
Ideas
Americans Are For Smart Engagement
Polls show the public wants all options explored, including diplomacy, before military force is even considered.
Defense Systems
Bomb-clearing robots help with battle against ISIS
The future is bright for unmanned ground vehicles that can sniff out improvised explosive devices and assess the terrain ahead.
Business
Pentagon Urged to Better Integrate Intel Needs in Weapons Acquisition
GAO says training and tighter certification would improve communication.
Ideas
Is the CIA Ready for the Age of Cyberwar?
Behind the most sweeping reforms in the agency’s history—and their limits
Defense Systems
Navy pushes deployment of seeker-enabled Tomahawk
Active seeker technology on the Navy’s Tomahawk missile will better enable the weapon to destroy moving targets at sea.
Defense Systems
DOD CIO: Recent GAO criticism of JIE is off base
DoD CIO Terry Halvorsen told reporters recent GAO criticism was not fully accurate regarding what is and is not part of JIE.
Science & Tech