Defense Systems
NSA goes commercial to harden networks
Spy agency leverages commercial technologies as it seeks to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Ideas
Rest Assured, UK Remains Committed to NATO
The UK will continue to be a strong and reliable ally, particularly in NATO.
Science & Tech
When Will US Air Force F-35s Be Ready for Battle?
The general who will make the decision offered some clues as he celebrated the jet's recent trip across the Atlantic.
Ideas
What Presidents Do When Naval Encounters Turn Deadly
Three incidents that shook the nation hold lessons for future commanders-in-chief.
Policy
Overhaul Veterans Care by Working with More Private-Sector Firms, Panel Says
The Commission on Care's final report declines to recommend stripping the Veterans Health Administration of its status as a government agency.
Ideas
Obama Asked the Military For A Plan to Protect Civilians. Here’s One.
We learned through experience the importance of preventing civilian casualties in today’s wars.
Defense Systems
AFRL develops portable tool for aircraft inspections
SuNDE speeds up repairs by assessing structural damage in the field and giving maintenance depot crews a heads-up about the parts and components they’ll need.
Science & Tech
US Navy Is Rigging Locusts to Sniff Out Bombs
Although dogs’ noses remain the gold standard for chemical detection, bugs' simpler neurological system make them easier to engineer and control.
Threats
Obama Scraps Planned U.S. Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan
President Obama announced 8,400 Americans will remain into the next administration and again called on the Taliban for an elusive peace.
Ideas
What Comes Next After Raqqa and Mosul?
Obama is making U.S. special operators and locals do most of the fighting. When ISIS falls, Iraq and Syria need better leaders to keep this from happening again. So, what’s the plan?
Defense Systems
IARPA wants intel tools that can predict the future
IARPA is interested in proposals ranging four broad topics – anticipatory intelligence, analysis, operations and collection – to better integrate intelligence.
Defense Systems
Army's portable command post connects expeditionary forces
The expeditionary sustainment commands, or ESCs, extend the operational picture out to units in the field.
Science & Tech
The War Over Soon-to-Be-Outdated Army Intelligence Systems
The epic saga of Palantir vs. the Army is gearing up for a big courtroom finish.
Ideas
Watch How NATO Leaders Respond to Brexit at The 'Most Important' Summit in 25 Years
A former NATO ambassador outlines a triple threat facing leaders this week in Warsaw, and what they need to do about it.
Threats
China Declares a No-Sail-Zone in Disputed Waters During Wargame
The 38,000-square-mile trapezoid sits in the South China Sea between Vietnam and the Philippines.
Defense Systems
Navy names 21 companies to $750M C2 contract
The companies will compete to supply the service with commercial command and control equipment and services.
Policy