Defense Systems

Report: Electronic jihad grows in sophistication

The cyber threat from terror groups could eventually endanger critical infrastructure, a new report warns.

Defense Systems

DARPA looks to improve tracking of objects in space

The Pentagon's research arm has a plan to increase fidelity in tracking satellites, other assets and debris in orbit.

Threats

Air Force Officers Give New Details for F-35 in War With China

For the first time, key officers lay out how they’d deploy the stealth F-35 and F-22 in an all-out war with China.

Ideas

How to Slow President Trump From Pushing The Nuclear Button

Trump could order a nuclear war as easily as a Domino’s pizza. Here's how to change that.

Science & Tech

After Istanbul, Here’s How Airport Experts Want to Protect You at the Curbside

The bombing in Turkey show that the U.S. still has a lot of security softspots.

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.