Policy
How Trump Turned the US Foreign-Policy Consensus Upside-Down
The Republican nominee doesn’t just disagree with Democrats—his ideas represent a break with a long list of policies that have won bipartisan support for decades.
Threats
Despite Objections, Pentagon Takes Step Toward Buying New Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. Air Force has asked defense firms to bid to supply new ICBMs and controversial nuclear cruise missiles.
Threats
Until We Reduce Cybercrime, Expect More Russian Meddling
A strong U.S. response to the DNC theft might discourage state-sponsored attacks, analysts and industry leaders say, but it won’t stop them.
Science & Tech
Maybe the Secret Service Should Start Protecting Candidates’ Email As Well
Some private cyber investigators say it’s time the agency expand its reach beyond mere physical security.
Defense Systems
Cyber teams ready to throw down in Grand Challenge
Seven teams are set to test if their automated systems can quickly find a fix flaws at DARPA's cyber Grand Challenge in Las Vegas.
Ideas
Trump’s Plea to Russian Hackers Foreshadows a Dangerous Stance on NSA Surveillance
His call out to Russian hackers validates the worst suspicions of security-state critics.
Policy
WATCH: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on National Security
Defense One, with the Council on Foreign Relations, is pleased to offer an explainer of the GOP and Democratic candidates’ positions on national defense, Russia, China, and ISIS.
Science & Tech
Russia Wanted to be Caught, Says Company Waging War on the DNC Hackers
Pointing a finger at Russia is easy. Punishing them is hard. That’s why they hacked the DNC, according to the company that first named one of the key suspects.
Business
A New Path to Foreign Sales; NATO By the Numbers; USAF Budget Shortfalls
Welcome to Vol. 2 of our weekly newsletter about the future of the business of defense.
Ideas
The Dirty Secret of US-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation
We need a way to fund Israel’s missile defenses without undercutting our own.
Policy
Imagine a Russian Invasion of the Baltics, If Trump Were President
A former NATO general imagines a 'frightening scenario.’
Defense Systems
Army Cyber Command moves to the front
The service names cyber a Service Component Command, in keeping with DOD's efforts to make cyber a full partner in military operations.
Defense Systems
Navy looks to fine-tune flight simulators
Service awards AAC a contract to improve fidelity for training on the P-8A Poseidon and the MH-60R Seahawk, while making ocean simulations more realistic.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Opens Boston Tech Outreach Office, With an Eye to BioTech
The East Coast Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental, or DIUx, joins the Pentagon’s other DIUx office, based in the Silicon Valley area and unveiled in 2015.
Science & Tech
Obama Finally Decides Who’s In Charge When America Comes Under Cyberattack
For years, there’s been confusion in the private sector and among agencies about who does what when hackers hit the homeland. Not anymore.
Ideas
