Policy
Lawmakers Reheat War Over Defense vs Non-Defense Spending
The announcement from Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell is seen as a coup for Democrats who want a plan to raise budget caps on both defense and nondefense spending.
Ideas
Kabul's Mood Turns Toward Despair
From shopkeepers to university lecturers, the question of whether security is improving in an increasingly independent Afghanistan was met with just one response: Things are actually worse.
Science & Tech
A Top-Secret Cell Phone Is Just One New Tool the Pentagon Can Expect Soon
In a call with reporters, the Defense Department's chief information officer shared a handful of new developments on the Pentagon's tech horizon.
Policy
Debate Shows GOP Candidates Remain Divided Over How To Use the Military—and When
On national security, the Republican field continues to offer as many plans filled with blanks as criticisms.
Defense Systems
ONR software helps those with traumatic brain injuries perform rehab
The MOVER software helps guide soldiers suffering from TBIs through rehabilitation exercises in their homes.
Defense Systems
Northrop unveils next-generation IED-fighting robot
The Andros FX is an upgrade of a commonly used platform, with a focus on combating vehicle-borne explosives.
Defense Systems
Army awards $72M deal for Saturn Arch anti-IED support
Leidos will support the program, which uses high-powered sensors to detect IEDs and other threats from the air.
Policy
New Poll Shows Why Trump is Winning, Even on Foreign Policy
Americans are a fickle bunch. But when it comes to foreign policy, there’s a reason they seem to like the fiery rhetoric coming most loudly from one candidate.
Ideas
Obama Needs an ISIS War Czar Before It’s Too Late
Obama’s ISIS fight looks more like Iraq in 2003 than in 2007, when military and civilian leaders were synced hip-to-hip.
Ideas
Want To Intervene in Syria? Answer These Questions First
Even as the cries for action rise, the mistakes of past interventions — in Libya, Iraq, and elsewhere — demand forethought.
Threats
Only ‘4 or 5’ US-Trained Syrians Are Still in the Fight Against ISIS
It’s far from the 15,000 envisioned over three years, CENTCOM commander Gen. Austin conceded to lawmakers.
Policy
Carter: Congressional Inaction on Defense Budget Is Dangerous and Embarrassing
U.S. defense secretary also calls on China to halt island-building, and touts coming personnel reforms.
Science & Tech
In a Switch, UK Asks Its Arms Makers to Design for Export
Defense companies accustomed to making bespoke weapons for the MoD are being urged to consider overseas requirements as well.
Defense Systems
Two steps to get you out of the network vs. application double bind
When performance slows down, how do you identify the real culprit?
Defense Systems
New chamber is a big deal for radio frequency testing in Army vehicles
CERDEC has opened a large anechoic chamber—that is, one that disallows echoes—that will improve RF testing and could be a game-changer for WIN-T
Defense Systems
DISA sets Forecast to Industry for November
Senior officials will detail their acquisition and procurement plans for fiscal 2016 and 2017.
Business
Pentagon Civilian Worker Reclassification Draws Fire
Union calls the plan "vague, non-specific, and often conflicting."
Threats