Defense Systems

Pentagon cyber report said cyber trails help track attackers

Cyberspace has become a “safe haven” for threat networks to lurk and hatch schemes.

Policy

Defense Department Hiring Freeze Rules Coming Soon

Here are some of the civilian exemptions senators are demanding to Trump's federal freeze-out.

Business

Trump Says He Fixed F-35 Program in Two Months

The president says the project is “now in good shape,” but pledges to continue considering Super Hornet bids from Boeing.

Policy

'We Are Better than this Ban': US Diplomats Plan Official Dissent

White House to State Department: “They should get with the program or they should go.”

Policy

Can Mike Flynn Regain Influence Inside the White House?

Trump’s national security advisor faces challenges ahead in his quest to become part of the president’s decision-making process.

Threats

Trump's Immigration Order Is a Propaganda Victory for ISIS

The American president has reinforced the victimhood narrative at the core of the Islamic State’s recruitment pitch.

Ideas

15 Questions Trump Should Answer About His 'Safe Zones'

If the president is serious about this, White House officials must clarify exactly what this new and expansive military mission would entail.

Ideas

What Trump's Reshuffling of the National Security Council Means

A former Bush and Obama NSC staffer says changes to the Council's top committee suggest Trump may exclude it from his decision-making entirely.

Defense Systems

Pentagon examines smartphone encryption

Newly developed mobile encryption apps enable secure smart-phone messaging, chat and data sharing.

Ideas

We Conservatives Warned You, Trump Will Not Get Better. Here's What You Can Do.

To my friends thinking of serving this administration, either you stand up for your principles and decent behavior, or you go down as a coward or opportunist.

Ideas

Everything I Need to Know about Russia’s Internet Interference I Learned Through College Pranks

It's not terribly difficult to inject fake news into conversation.

Policy

Trump Wants DHS to Hire 15,000 for Border Security? Not So Fast

The proposed surge would provide assets some agency officials have long requested. It would also enable Trump to fulfill a campaign promise—but it comes with challenges.  

Ideas

5 Things to Know Before the US Reduces Its Role at the UN

Trump’s hyper-nationalist, 'America First' agenda will play well with his populist base. But it signals a reckless abdication of U.S. global leadership.

Threats

Cyber Commission Remains Bullish Trump Team Will Take Some Recommendations

The cyber review, ordered by Obama, may have a future under the new president, even if Obama doesn't get credit.

Policy

Trump Has Made an Enemy Out of a Friend

The U.S. is not talking to Mexico, a neighbor, trade partner and trusted ally because of a campaign promise few took seriously.

Defense Systems

Air Force Research Lab supports DCGS hybrid cloud tech

A Hybrid IT cloud approach allows DCGS to extend and maintain data systems without needing to build additional infrastructure.

Ideas

The Dangerous Delusion of 'We Should've Kept the Oil'

The president has said he wants to support the troops, but his careless comments put U.S. lives at risk in Iraq.