Ideas
CNO: US Navy Needs Foreign Help Against Russia, China, ISIS, Iran
The Chief of Naval Operations explains why he's working to expand and strengthen the fleet's network of partners.
Policy
Is There a Hillary Doctrine?
A conversation with Mark Landler about the foreign-policy differences between Obama and his former secretary of state.
Threats
What’s New in the Pentagon’s China Report? More than Passing Mention of Fake Islands
The annual military assessment includes 7 full pages about South China Sea construction, up from 2 paragraphs last year.
Business
As Threat of Russian Missiles Rise, NORAD Looks to the Future
No longer a Cold War leftover, NORAD and its new leaders will have their work cut out for them.
Threats
Pentagon To Harden US Military Bases Against ISIS Attacks
Defense Secretary promises three-year, $180 million force-protection effort, following threats in Chattanooga and elsewhere.
Policy
The Detainee With No Country—And the 79 Others Still at Guantanamo
All are men, and most have not been charged with any crimes.
Ideas
Beijing Is Setting the Stage for War in the South China Sea
China is setting itself up to be repeatedly provoked in the disputed waters—it might even be counting on it.
Defense Systems
Air Force wants machine-to-machine software for drones
The service is asking industry for information on the next generation of UAS capabilities to support global operations.
Business
America's Last Fighter Jet Makers Scramble to Keep Production Alive
The end is nearing for the F-15, F-16, and F/A-18 lines unless more orders come in soon.
Ideas
The DIUx Is Dead. Long Live The DIUx
By taking early corrective action, Ash Carter is upending the typical Washington playbook of prolonging failure.
Ideas
Here’s a Way Out of Our Rare-Earths Mess
China controls substances so valuable that the Pentagon dares not act. It’s up to the Senate now.
Ideas
To Beat ISIS, We Must Think Smaller
People become radicalized when they lack hope, jobs, and purpose. Local investments can break the cycle.
Defense Systems
DOD cyber official cites 'critical gap' in network defense
An incomplete understanding of the military’s networks hurts the ability to detect and respond to attacks, Cyber Command’s chief of operations says.
Defense Systems
Marine CIO: Sometimes the data just won't be there
In a contested spectrum, U.S. troops won’t always be able to count on information being available, and may have to revert to some "tried and true" tactics, Brig. Gen. Dennis Crall says.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Shakes Up Silicon Valley Outreach
Defense Secretary Ash Carter gives DIUx new leaders, a new office, and a promotion.
Ideas
Transparency’s Double-Edged Sword
Even as ubiquitous surveillance helps hold governments accountable, it can also make tense situations less stable.
Science & Tech