Ideas
For US Politicians, Overcoming the Fear of Terrorism is Easier Done Than Said
We don’t resign ourselves to car accidents, learning from what went wrong and funneling those insights back into prevention.
Ideas
The Hidden Costs of America's Addiction to Mercenaries
Washington’s reliance on unheralded private military contractors to fight its wars has mutated into a strategic vulnerability.
Science & Tech
Russian-Linked Group Leaks US Lawmakers’ Phone Numbers, Emails
Late Friday, an online figure linked to Russian intelligence groups released the personal information of several lawmakers, part of an established pattern.
Ideas
To Defeat Future Terrorists, Europe Must Look to the Past
Decades of facing down homegrown, radical militancy, offer France, Germany, and Britain, a road map for contending with ISIS.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Needs You To Help Them Take Down Small Drones
As tiny drones proliferate and make their way onto the battlefield, the Pentagon calls for solutions.
Ideas
The Army's Coming Readiness Challenge is No Myth
Today's Army is already too small to meet its national security objectives without risks, and there are serious hurdles to making things better.
Threats
As Wars Demand Intel, Air Force Boosts Drone Pilot Bonuses
Secretary James hopes an extra $10,000 will ease the strain on careers and families.
Ideas
Looking to Grow the Next Big Military Innovation? Plant a Seed Overseas
It’s the right approach in an era where no nation can bet its security on a monopoly on good ideas.
Science & Tech
The $47 Billion U.S. Emergency Response Network That’s Already Obsolete
FirstNet was envisioned as a way for police and firefighters to communicate with one another in the wake of 9/11. But four years later, it’s still not up and running.
Defense Systems
Quantum computing center upgrades to focus on AI
A USC-Lockheed Martin computing center doubles qubit capacity for artificial intelligence and optimization applications.
Defense Systems
Navy orders new simulation systems for pilots
With two new contracts, the service looks to expand training programs, particularly for pilots of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Ideas
What to Watch Next After ISIS's Boko Haram Coup
Boko Haram’s former leader has not given up his global jihad, despite being snubbed by ISIS in early August.
Business
A new kind of export deal; ‘Never do that again’; The future of IED clearance; and more...
Welcome to the future of the defense industry, where alliance members team up to buy U.S. bomb-guidance kits in bulk.
Ideas
15 Years After 9/11, Is America Any Safer?
The United States has spent $1 trillion to defend against al-Qaeda and ISIL, dirty bombs and lone wolves, bioterror and cyberterror. Has it worked?
Ideas
Don’t Box Retired Generals Out of Politics
Gen. Dempsey’s prescription would preclude valuable contributions toward an informed electorate.
Defense Systems
New project wants AI to explain itself
DARPA's XAI project wants machines to be able to make humans understand their reasoning, which would help build trust in autonomous systems.
Threats