Ideas
India's Modi Pokes Pakistan Over Contested Afghan-Border Region
India's prime minister is making waves for claiming he's received warmly by folks in Balochistan, which Pakistan struggles to secure.
Ideas
We Welcome China In Djibouti, Just As We Welcomed The West
Djibouti’s foreign minister pushes back on assertions China is elbowing Americans out of the strategic East African footprint.
Defense Systems
Pentagon wants fresh ideas on defending against small drones
DARPA researchers want modular, scalable systems to counter an emerging threat.
Defense Systems
Air Force to improve Military Code GPS receivers
A $52.6 million contract with Raytheon calls for modernizing the Miniature Airborne GPS receiver 2000 as the service shifts to stronger, jam-resistant signals.
Ideas
Obama's Last Chance to Terminate US Nuclear Policy (Thanks to Trump)
Here are four ways Obama can make humanity safer from nuclear weapons before anyone else gets the launch codes.
Ideas
For US Politicians, Overcoming the Fear of Terrorism is Easier Done Than Said
We don’t resign ourselves to car accidents, learning from what went wrong and funneling those insights back into prevention.
Ideas
The Hidden Costs of America's Addiction to Mercenaries
Washington’s reliance on unheralded private military contractors to fight its wars has mutated into a strategic vulnerability.
Science & Tech
Russian-Linked Group Leaks US Lawmakers’ Phone Numbers, Emails
Late Friday, an online figure linked to Russian intelligence groups released the personal information of several lawmakers, part of an established pattern.
Ideas
To Defeat Future Terrorists, Europe Must Look to the Past
Decades of facing down homegrown, radical militancy, offer France, Germany, and Britain, a road map for contending with ISIS.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Needs You To Help Them Take Down Small Drones
As tiny drones proliferate and make their way onto the battlefield, the Pentagon calls for solutions.
Ideas
The Army's Coming Readiness Challenge is No Myth
Today's Army is already too small to meet its national security objectives without risks, and there are serious hurdles to making things better.
Threats
As Wars Demand Intel, Air Force Boosts Drone Pilot Bonuses
Secretary James hopes an extra $10,000 will ease the strain on careers and families.
Ideas
Looking to Grow the Next Big Military Innovation? Plant a Seed Overseas
It’s the right approach in an era where no nation can bet its security on a monopoly on good ideas.
Science & Tech
The $47 Billion U.S. Emergency Response Network That’s Already Obsolete
FirstNet was envisioned as a way for police and firefighters to communicate with one another in the wake of 9/11. But four years later, it’s still not up and running.
Defense Systems
Quantum computing center upgrades to focus on AI
A USC-Lockheed Martin computing center doubles qubit capacity for artificial intelligence and optimization applications.
Defense Systems
Navy orders new simulation systems for pilots
With two new contracts, the service looks to expand training programs, particularly for pilots of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Ideas