Science & Tech
Chinese Scientists Unveil New Stealth Material Breakthrough
Planes and warships just got a lot harder to see with microwave radar.
Ideas
America Isn't Losing the War of Ideas to ISIS
In every era, the same alarms bells have sounded. The rise of the Internet, however, could make this one different.
Ideas
The Secret to Defeating the ISIS 'Caliphate' Might Just Be in Islam Itself
Nearly 100 years after the last Ottoman caliph was exiled, the Sunni world has yet to wholly define itself. And if good people don't step in, worse ones—like ISIS—will.
Science & Tech
Can the Pentagon Ditch the Password and Finally Embrace the 'Internet of Things'?
A new report claims the U.S. Defense Department could save millions using internet-ready devices and sensors. But there's one huge problem before that can happen.
Policy
Facing Divisions at Home and Wars Abroad, Obama May Go It Alone for His Final Stretch
On Guantanamo and other issues, the president has to decide whether he will let Congress stand in his way.
Business
The Pentagon's Afghan 'Slush Fund' Will Now Have to Answer to Angry Lawmakers
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee has given the DOD 48 hours to turn over its files on a controversial task force that may have misspent millions in Afghanistan.
Defense Systems
Pentagon prepares to test its sub-hunting drone vessel
The ACTUV, developed by DARPA, is set for tests in early 2016 and could see its role expanded to other missions.
Defense Systems
On the battlefield, cyber is just new weapons payload
A recent report from the Center of Strategic International and Strategic Studies identifies the ways in which cyber can be used in a military context.
Policy
Why Veterans Day Won't Spark Real Debate on National Security
Veterans Day underscores how the public and politicos focus on manufactured patriotism instead of actual national security experience and policy specifics.
Ideas
Expect More Self-Destruction from Egypt's Sisi
The new Egypt, with its over-reliance on violence, coercion, and lies, looks strikingly similar to the old one.
Business
Got Cyber? US Homeland Security Wants to Fast-Track Hundreds of New Workers
By June, DHS hopes to be moving on 1,000 new positions toward a more robust information security capability.
Ideas
Make No Mistake: A Syrian Safe Zone is a Major Intervention
Safe zones can work if great powers and regional actors are united and committed to protecting civilians. These conditions don’t exist in Syria.
Policy
Fate of Defense Authorization Bill Looks Favorable Second Time Around
The Senate overwhelmingly passed the NDAA, sending it to Obama’s desk, where he’s expected to sign it into law.
Business
US Air Force Might Delay Retiring A-10 Attack Plane
Afghanistan, Africa, Iraq and Syria—all three conflicts might lead the U.S. Air Force to delay retirement of the A-10 'Warthog,' a top general said.
Defense Systems
DISA director: Cyber threat forced new command to evolve on the fly
Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn said the new Joint Force Headquarters for DODIN had to hit the ground running, and DISA had to wait.
Defense Systems
Mind-reading computer could boost ISR image analysis
Researchers in ARL's MIND Lab use an EEG to let a user communicate with a computer with thoughts alone.
Defense Systems
Army developing a power-generating backpack
The Energy Harvesting Backpack would cut down on batteries while helping soldiers avoid fatigue and injury.
Science & Tech