Policy
Trump and Cruz's 'Protectionism' Reveal a GOP National Security Identity in Tatters
The insular vision of the two top-polling candidates poses a sharp challenge to the usual internationalism that has long dominated the Republican party.
Defense Systems
Army moves fast to get prototype kits for Cyber Protection Teams
Following the first Cyber Innovation Challenge, the Army used a fast-track development method to award two contracts worth a total of $4.5 million for the kits.
Defense Systems
Mercury Systems buys anti-tamper developer
Lewis Innovative Technologies develops a range of secure hardware and software used in embedded defense electronics systems.
Defense Systems
AFRL puts its new supercomputer to work
The Air Force Research Lab recently marked its new supercomputer, Thunder, which has been in use since October.
Policy
Report: Turkey Has Become the EU’s Enforcer in Bid to Slow Refugees
A damning Amnesty report claims Turkey abused refugees and pressured some to return to war zones.
Business
NSA Will Overhaul Its Workforce Next Year
Spy agency wants to ‘break down cylinders,’ tie domestic and overseas action together, and create an entirely new legal regime.
Policy
Here’s What Each 2016 Candidate Has Said About Using Military Force
The Presidential Candidates Use of Force Tracker aims to capture and better understand the sort of military missions that prospective presidents might pursue.
Business
In Romania, US Wraps Construction of Anti-Missile Battery
With radar and interceptors in place, the Pentagon intends to be ready to shoot down Iranian missiles next year.
Threats
Agencies Get Marching Orders for Filling 'Major' Cyber Talent Shortage
"We still have the fundamentals wrong," says Office of Management and Budget's Trevor Rudolph.
Policy
A Fractious, Fragmented Republican Debate
The GOP candidates shared a stage in Vegas, but seemed locked in their own, only occasionally intersecting conflicts.
Defense Systems
DARPA looks to help utility companies survive power grid cyberattacks
The Pentagon's research arm wants to not only detect cyber threats against the power grid before they occur, but be able to restore power within days as opposed to weeks.
Defense Systems
DOD steps up the search for electronic warfare tools
The military services are looking for innovative ways to improve EW capabilities and blend them with cyber operations.
Defense Systems
General Dynamics to provide communications support for AFCENT
DISA has awarded the company a contract worth up to $450 million to support the Air Force's Central Command.
Policy
Clinton Pledges ‘360-Degree’ Homeland Security Strategy, But Can She Turn Around Voters’ Doubts?
After San Bernardino and ahead of the holidays, the former secretary of state says the U.S. can protect both itself and its values.
Ideas
The United Nations Must Clamp Down on ISIS Oil Profits
With little power to stop Islamic State administrators from taxing subjugated populations, the world community must focus on limiting petrochemical revenues.
Policy
When National Security and Nativism Collide
Three months ago, a photo of a drowned Syrian refugee toddler sobered the world. Now even Donald Trump’s Muslims ban hardly shocks it. How did we get here?
Threats