Threats
‘No Doubt’ Syria Behind Chemical Attack, Mattis Says
And Trump’s rush order for a counter-ISIS plan, remains just a “skeleton,” Mattis said. "It's going to take time."
Defense Systems
DOD turns to more flexible ground terminals to combat anti-satellite threats
DOD is exploring ways to counter anti-satellite technology by using smart antennae, mobile ground terminals, and back up frequencies.
Ideas
Iran Expected an Economic Boost from the Nuclear Deal. It’s Not Happening
Sluggish growth is putting pressure on Tehran, where hardliners who opposed the deal may be looking to strike back.
Science & Tech
If You Only Work on Your Malware on Weekdays, You Might Be a CIA Hacker
Analysts at Symantec found a curious pattern in malware alleged to have been developed by the CIA: all the timestamps are Monday through Friday.
Threats
Tired: Stealing Data. Wired: Holding a Dam for Ransom
The spread of ransomware means government and critical infrastructure providers need to start gaming out responses, cyber watchers say.
Threats
Rex Tillerson’s Russian Mission Impossible
The secretary of state is expected to use his visit to Moscow this week to demand Russia break with Assad. This is wishful thinking.
Defense Systems
Air Force tests new Predator radar warning receiver against air defenses
A new radar warning receiver on a Predator drone identified advanced air and ground radar threats during a recent demonstration.
Defense Systems
New Navy destroyer radar conducts first flight test
The AN/SPY–6(V) radar system uses radar modular assembly unit, Gallium Nitride, and digital beam form technology to bring the Navy’s radar into the digital age.
Ideas
Trump's Unlawful Attack in Syria
Trump launched an attack on Bashar al-Assad’s government without the legal authority to do so.
Ideas
Why ISIS Declared War on Egypt's Christians
The group has been exporting Iraq-style sectarian tactics to the Arab world’s most populous country.
Ideas
In Syria, Russia Falls Victim to Its Own Success
Moscow’s rogue client has destroyed the country’s ability to present itself as an indispensable arbiter in the conflict.
Ideas
Seven Dubious Arguments for Not Fighting Assad
Intervention may not be the right choice. But we should at least be clear about what we are—and aren’t—debating.
Ideas
The Syria Strike Was International Security Theater
It was designed to look as if it would keep us safer, while actually doing nothing of the sort.
Defense Systems
Navy tests stealth Zumwalt destroyer computers
The USS Zumwalt’s Total Ship Computing Environment, now being tested, brings new servers, processors and advanced software to surface ship warfare.
Ideas
Easy There, Blob. With Obama, We Faced A Different Syria
Four years ago, everything was different in Syria. I support these strikes, but two of our worries remain the same: escalation and loss of control.
Defense Systems
Navy to speed move to digital weapons and networks
The aircraft carrier electronic launch system, electric weapons rail gun, and AN/SPY-6(V) radar are moving through testing phases toward operation.
Threats
Here’s What US Missiles Hit At the Syrian Airbase
And why Shayrat Airfield’s runways weren’t one of the targets.
Science & Tech