Threats
Defense Secretary Nominee Cautions Against ‘Stumbling’ into Cyberwar
James Mattis also said he was “philosophically OK” with elevating U.S. Cyber Command into a unified command.
Defense Systems
DoD ramps micro-drones after successful 'swarm' test
Strategic Capabilities Office and Navy demonstrate adaptive flying, look to scale production
Threats
Trump’s Cyber-Appeasement Policy Might Encourage More Hacks
Casting doubt on security experts’ ability to identify the culprits behind cyberattacks could make it hard to deter the next one.
Science & Tech
The Drones of ISIS
Islamic State fighters are launching an ever-wider assortment of deadly drones, even as their UAV factories come under heavy attack.
Ideas
Obama and Eisenhower, Two Legacies In Arms
On national security, the most illuminating presidential comparison is the one Obama most often made of himself. Barack likes Ike.
Defense Systems
Navy sailors get 12 official mobile “apps”
Sailors accustomed to using Androids and iPhones asked Navy leadership for apps so they could interact using smart phones.
Defense Systems
Navy fast-tracks new Electronic Warfare sensor
Lockheed is developing an EW pod for Sea Hawk helicopters to help with anti-ship missile defense.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Tester: F-35 Program Rushing Tests, Delays Still Likely
The JSF's latest report card finds 276 deficiencies in combat performance.
Ideas
What the World Might Look Like in 5 Years, According to US Intelligence
Even America's own government analysts see the American Era drawing to a close.
Defense Systems
Navy sub-hunting drone ship goes on offense
The Navy is expanding the role of its emerging submarine-hunting drone ship so that it can conduct surface warfare missions, fire weapons and launch electronic attacks.
Science & Tech
US Army Looking to 3D-Print Minidrones in 24 Hours
Future soldiers will make their own eyes-in-the-sky on the go.
Ideas
Trump Will Inherit the Biggest NATO Buildup in Europe Since the Cold War
Clarity keeps peace; weakness invites conflict. PEOTUS's soft talk invites the Russians to misconstrue what’s happening.
Threats
Here's Why Trump's Intel Bashing Matters
The president-elect’s denigration of the Russian hacking findings will make it harder to make a case against other U.S. adversaries, former officials say.
Defense Systems
Navy unmanned swarm boats can perceive what’s around them
A fast track program at ONR is developing unmanned surface vessels with new and expanded capabilities.
Science & Tech