Defense Systems
Air Force: Cyber is a factor in future air superiority
Two studies point out that cyber activities and a changing threat landscape are having an impact on how the service approaches operations in air and space.
Defense Systems
Navy says hit me again with Blackjack UAS
The small, rail-launched ISR drones are used by the Navy and Marines for ISR, and have shown potential for domestic use.
Science & Tech
White House Slates $19B for Cyber Defense. Next Step: Find Contractors to Help
The Cybersecurity National Action Plan seeks a 35% increase over last year's proposed budget.
Ideas
The B-21 Bomber Should Be Unmanned on Day 1
So far, U.S. Air Force leaders have said only that it will eventually be able to fly without crew.
Ideas
Don’t Privatize the Veterans Health Administration
The healthcare industry wants to take over a system that – for all its problems – still outperforms the private sector.
Business
New Air Force Tanker Delayed Because It Can't Refuel Planes
Boeing has eaten $1.3 billion trying to fix their KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling plane. Now new aircraft, USAF decision to buy more, pushed back months.
Policy
Pentagon to Cut Secretary's Staff By 300—In Four Years
Mandated 1,600-job cut will come via relocations, attrition.
Science & Tech
The Military Is Building an Employee Database to Predict Traitors
The “DoD Component Insider Threat Records System” is part of the U.S. government's response to the 2010 leaks of classified diplomatic cables by former Pfc. Chelsea Manning.
Defense Systems
DOD implementing a system to monitor insider threats
The system will look for systemic threat issues, whether they occur intentionally or accidentally.
Threats
The US is Raiding its Global Bomb Stockpiles to Fight ISIS
The anti-ISIS coalition has dropped more than 41,500 bombs, leading the Pentagon to borrow from stockpiles in other regions.
Threats
Don’t Give Up on the African Union Mission Yet
Somalia's most effective institution and its biggest driver of stability, AMISOM is the only force that can counter al-Shabab and hold territory.
Science & Tech
‘Give Surprising New Capabilities to Old Platforms,’ Carter Tells Engineers
At a Navy R&D lab, the defense secretary reveals a deeply layered concept of 'innovation' — and a geek's love for tech.
Threats
Iraq Is Trying to Fight a War Around 50,000 Civilians in Fallujah
Only 800 people have fled the city since Baghdad began attacking IS positions on Sunday. What happens next may set the template for Mosul as well.
Defense Systems
Air Force turns its attention to small UAS platforms
The proliferation of small systems present a threat, but also an opportunity, the service says in a recently released 20-year plan for small UAS.
Defense Systems
Air Force wants to tap into commercial satellite capacity
The Air Force released a request for information for Pathfinder 3, which is intended to provide the warfighter flexible access to commercial and military satellite capability.
Threats
