Defense Systems
Directed energy weapons making a great leap forward
Lockheed Martin’s directed energy lead Paul Shattuck expounds on why laser beam weapon technology is maturing so quickly.
Defense Systems
Vermont Guard gears up for major cyber exercise
The Guard, preparing for the large Vigilant Guard cyber exercise in protecting critical infrastructure, is asking for contractor assistance in spinning up a cyber range.
Science & Tech
Check Out The US Military's Sandbox of Silly-Putty That Predicts Disasters and War
Analysts are using what they call a ’tangible landscape' to predict the path of everything from forest fires and floods to movement of adversaries in war games.
Ideas
The Now and Future US-Philippines Military Alliance
As the Philippines prepares to inaugurate a new president, this backgrounder explores the long-lasting defense ties between Manila and Washington.
Threats
'We Are Not Frozen in a Nightmare,' Says Defiant John Kerry
The secretary of state insisted America is more engaged in global conflicts with deeper impact than ever before, in a sweeping speech at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
Defense Systems
Carlin: U.S. is looking to unite on cyber deterrence
The assistant attorney general provided additional insights into what a whole-of-government strategy in cyberspace might look like.
Defense Systems
DARPA wants to give hypersonic aircraft a reusable engine
The AFRE project looks to build a hybrid engine that can provide a smooth transition from supersonic to hypersonic (Mach 5) flight, which would allow the engines to be used again.
Policy
GOP Criticizes US Military for Slow Response to Benghazi; New Detail In Latest Finding
House Republicans found no evidence of wrongdoing by then-State Secretary Hillary Clinton, only criticizing administration officials for being unprepared to respond more quickly.
Defense Systems
Navy cranks up the power on laser weapon
The service is reportedly getting ready to test a 150-kilowatt system, which would be a fivefold increase over the LaWS system currently is use.
Defense Systems
Attacks quiet down while China recalibrates its cyber ops
Chinese President Xi Jinping's military reforms include tighter coordination of cyber operations.
Science & Tech
OPM Updates Data Breach Information Website
The Office of Personnel Management has updated its website on the historic 2015 background check cybersecurity breach to make it easier for those affected to access information about the incident.
Ideas
How the Kurds Drove Turkey Back to Israel (and Two Other Reasons for the Deal)
The Turks want to forestall any Israeli declaration of support for Syrian Kurdish independence aspirations, but distrust and resentment remain.
Business
India Stocks Up on Howitzers to Defend Its Border with China
New Delhi’s defence ministry approved the purchase of 145 ultra light howitzer guns from the British weapons manufacturer BAE Systems.
Policy
The Pentagon Will End Its Ban on Transgender Americans
A formal announcement is expected some time in July.
Defense Systems
Air Force explores trust issues among human-robot teams
The service gives SRA a contract to research into understanding “trust calibration” between operators and autonomous systems.
Ideas
Why Do Brexit and Trump Still Shock National Security Elites?
You have failed to listen, understand, communicate, and explain.
Ideas