Defense Systems

Widespread battle-ready wearables likely still far off

Despite technology improvements, an Air Force scientist says a majority of wearable devices aren’t ready for the field.

Defense Systems

Army looks to boost security, bandwidth with network modernization

Officials say open standards, cloud architectures are keys to making their network more efficient and effective.

Science & Tech

What the Joint Chiefs’ Email Hack Tells Us About the DNC Breach

The two attacks share a perpetrator and even some techniques. Here’s how to stop them.

Science & Tech

Defense One Tech Summit: In Review

Did you miss our first-ever Defense One Tech Summit? Catch the whole thing, start to finish, right here.

Science & Tech

The Navy Is Making a New GPS for Drone Submarines

Right now, GPS signals can barely travel below the surface of the ocean.

Ideas

‘Open Letter’ to Obama on Afghanistan Omits Key Questions

Staying the course won’t work if we don’t know where we’re going.

Defense Systems

DARPA awards deals to develop vanishing delivery drones

The research agency's ICARUS program is looking for small UAS that can delivery supplies to deployed forces and then disappear.

Defense Systems

Air Force nearing completion of satellite communications system

The service gives Lockheed a $48 million contract modification to finish work on AEHF, which is replacing the Milstar constellation.

Science & Tech

How US Counterterrorism Funds Ended Up in the Orlando Terrorist's Pocket

The U.S. spends billions a year on counterterrorism, with generally poor oversight.

Science & Tech

Computer Crash Wipes Out Years of Air Force Investigation Records

Fraud and abuse investigations dating back to 2004 vanished when a database became corrupted, service officials said.

Ideas

Put the X-47B Back to Work — As a Tanker

Before the US Navy spends another billion dollars on prototype UAVs, it should wring more lessons from its existing fleet.

Threats

The Orlando Shooting Is the Deadliest In US History

Around 50 people were killed and at least 53 wounded Sunday when a gunman opened fire in a popular gay nightclub in downtown Orlando.

Science & Tech

Essentials: The Changing World of Defense Technology

On the eve of the Defense One Tech Summit, here are a few don't-miss articles about how defense tech is evolving.

Ideas

Carter Proposes 'Huge' Pentagon Personnel System Overhaul

The defense secretary unveiled major proposals that would reform the military's 'up or out' promotion system and allow civilian recruiters to bypass the traditional federal hiring process.

Science & Tech

France Launches New Terror Alert App Ahead of Euro 2016 Tournament

With millions of sports fans expected to fill multiple venues in western Europe, the French are beefing up security.

Science & Tech

Meet the Navy SEAL Leading the Fight Against ISIS Messaging

Michael Lumpkin, who joined the State Department after serving as DoD's special-ops leader, believes he’s got a model for future efforts to counter extremism online in real time.