Science & Tech
Decision Time: Half of US F-15s Need Overhauls — Or Retirement
In a backseat ride over New Hampshire, the Eagle shows why it’s still lethal, yet increasingly expensive.
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War in the Information Age
The chief of the U.S. Air Force describes a speed-infused future of combined arms — across domains and entire partnerships.
Defense Systems
Equity firm merges Pentagon IT contractors
An equity firm will merge three Pentagon contractors and position the new entity between prime contractors and 'niche players'.
Science & Tech
A Team of Drones Pulls Off a (Staged) Search-and-Rescue Mission
Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky merger leads to unique demonstration involving drones large and small.
Threats
US Troops Are Still in the Philippines, Despite Duterte’s Insults and Threats
PACOM commander Adm. Harry Harris will head to the islands ‘optimistic’ but expecting a ‘refocusing’ of joint exercises.
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How Trump Will Affect the India-Pakistan Balance of Power
Human rights promotion and developmental funding are poised to decline under a Trump administration, reducing American leverage in Kabul and Islamabad—and giving China an upper hand.
Defense Systems
Air Force awards Network Centric Solutions comm contract
Technica earned a $224 million deal to secure Air Force information technology services.
Science & Tech
How Special Operators Trained for Psychological Warfare Before the Mosul Fight
At a two-day exercise in April, U.S. troops practiced waging warfare on an invisible yet vital battlefield.
Defense Systems
Pentagon advances image-sensor tech with Raytheon deal
Raytheon has been contracted to construct low noise infrared sensor chip assemblies capable of everything from missile defense to unmanned vehicle control.
Threats
Defense One Summit Leadership Briefing 2016: Adm. Harry Harris of Pacific Command
What's next for Pacific Command? Hear it from Adm. Harris, who leads America's largest military command in one of the world's most complex and dynamic regions.
Defense Systems
Air Force awards special operations military sensor deal
Micro weather sensors are designed to provide real-time weather data for military missions
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So Far, Trump’s Talk Has Only Hurt America’s Counterterrorism Effort
Can the candidate who alienated Muslim Americans and gave thumbs-up to torture reverse course as president? A conversation with former FBI agent Ali Soufan.
Science & Tech
Under New Cyber Plan, UK Will Seek Its Own Offensive Weapons and Crypto Schemes
A new strategy document spells out an assertive posture by a UK government that’s wary of some shared intelligence capabilities between allies.
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The Pentagon’s New Background Check System Won’t Be Ready for Nearly Two More Years
Though it could be completed as early as 18 months, the director of the new agency that manages the clearance process said Thursday.
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Unmanned Hueys Are Coming
Remote-controlled helicopters for resupply enter new phase of development.
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