Business
Obama Administration to Announce New Terrorism Alert System
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the president will soon announce a new terrorism threat alert system to address what he called intermediate-level threats to the United States.
Threats
Obama's Dog Whistle on Encryption
By linking encryption with terrorism, the president seemed to hint at a policy shift.
Defense Systems
Program would improve 3D imaging by going flat
A new DARPA program would replace the heavy telescopes used in LIDAR systems with lightweight, inexpensive flat optics.
Defense Systems
For the military, cyber world, real world are the same thing
DOD officials describe how the network is now a weapon in the cyber domain akin to bullets in the physical domain.
Science & Tech
JLENS Supporters: Never Mind the Blimp, Save the Radar
The super-sophisticated sensor remains America’s best near-term defense against Russian cruise missiles, retired brass argue.
Ideas
Access to Talent: Why Shattering the Military's Glass Ceiling Matters
Future wars will be won far more by out-thinking enemies than by out-muscling them, and including women in every part of the U.S. military makes America’s defenses stronger.
Ideas
Why is Obama Letting China Beat the US at Global Drone Sales?
Blocking Jordan’s purchase of Reaper UAVs is just one example of unwise reticence to sell more arms abroad.
Ideas
Don’t Prolong America’s Dependence on Russian Rockets
United Launch Alliance is trying to escape the requirement to phase out the RD-180 engine, SpaceX advisors say.
Science & Tech
DHS Wants Silicon Valley to Help It Secure the Internet of Things
The agency is dangling grant money to small business and big investors in the backyard of American tech giants like Facebook and Google.
Business
Pentagon Bought Itself $150M in Unnecessary Luxury Homes in Afghanistan, Watchdog Says
Twenty percent of a special task force's budget went to things like queen-sized beds and private security guards rather than far cheaper stays on a military base, a new report alleges.
Business
Special Ops Survey Showed 85% Opposed Serving With Women
If integration of women is going to work, special operations leaders will have to convince the rank-and-file.
Defense Systems
In a Navy first, tablets integrate with mission systems aboard Growlers
EA-18G Growlers successfully demonstrated advanced, long-range targeting capabilities and integrated tablets with onboard systems.
Defense Systems
General Dynamics wins $80M Air Force communications contract
The contract, worth up to $80 million, will support air defense missions for North American Aerospace Defense Command and Pacific Air Forces’ communication systems.
Defense Systems
MUOS satellite network could go online by spring
Lockheed Martin said the Navy accepted the fourth satellite in the global network this week.
Defense Systems
Air Force releases more details on cyber operations contract
The deal, worth up to $49.5 million, would cover offensive and defensive cyber activities.
Business
Japan's Military Is Recruiting More Women for Its Growing Global Role
A looming gender imbalance is compelling Tokyo to create new jobs and facilities for females throughout its defense ministry.
Science & Tech