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.
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