Defense Systems
High-Tech Unmanned Surface Vessels Will Change Amphibious Warfare
The Pentagon is rapidly advancing sophisticated Unmanned Surface Vessels able to conduct dangerous missions into enemy territory. Surface drones are designed to better protect sailors and marines by carrying cargo and supplies, firing weapons and performing a wide range of combat functions for a manned host ship.
Science & Tech
The Apps They Carried: Software, Big Data, and the Fight for Mosul
A variety of digital tech tools aim to provide coalition forces some sense of the dangers around the next bend.
Business
The US Military Is Shedding Civilian Jobs. It Has No Idea How Much Money It’s Actually Saving
The Government Accountability Office wants to make sure the military isn’t letting employees go without a true accounting of the costs.
Defense Systems
New IT, blade servers on Navy high-tech stealth destroyer - USS Zumwalt
The new USS Zumwalt features new "blade server" computing technology and an Integrated Power System to accommodate more on-board electrical power.
Defense Systems
U.S. responds to breaches with new IT security rules
Mandatory cyber security regulations for military contractors' IT system take effect at the end of 2017
Science & Tech
Potemkin Jets Unlikely To Fool US Satellites
But Russia’s inflatable decoys just might tie up scarce U.S. resources long enough to make a difference.
Ideas
Geography Allows America To Choose Its Global Role. Only One Candidate is Choosing Wisely
Because of its location, America can choose whether it wants to be a gatekeeper or a global policeman.
Science & Tech
Got Something to Sell to the Pentagon? It's About to Get Easier
A new office just opened to help the Defense Department's high-tech agency buy more easily from first-time sellers.
Threats
The Philippines Is About to Give Up the South China Sea to China
'We cannot win that,' President Rodrigo Duterte said of Scarborough Shoal this week. 'We can’t beat" China.
Defense Systems
New Army satellite network gives paratroopers intel in-flight
An emerging Airborne satellite network technology gives paratroopers combat-relevant details while enroute to an assault. The network allows Army paratroopers to land at an objective with current intelligence central to their missions
Ideas
How to Survive a Siege: We Made It Through Sarajevo. Here's How We're Keeping Connected In Aleppo
In Bosnia and in Syria, the tactic has been used to destroy bodies—but it’s really an attempt to annihilate the spirit.
Defense Systems
Army accelerates Active Protection Systems technology
Active Protection Systems rely on computer algorithms and processors to track and destroy approaching enemy fire in a matter of milliseconds. The Army hopes to accelerate its development for tactical and armored combat vehicles, such as Abrams tanks.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Urgently Pushing Anti-Drone Tech to ISIS Fight
From mast-mounted radar to drone-jamming guns, the U.S. military’s anti-IED office is rushing to keep up.
Defense Systems