Threats
Should the US Use Hidden Data To Warn Industry About Attacks?
If tipping off the private sector would compromise intelligence sources, it’s not clear when government should act.
Defense Systems
Fears rising over traffic jam in space
The commercial satellite industry is increasingly worried about space junk and lack of accurate warnings from DOD satellite trackers.
Defense Systems
DARPA awards $7.9 million deal for spectrum sharing work
Leidos will execute Phase 2 of the SSPARC program, which looks to allow radar and communications systems share bandwidth.
Threats
Ukraine Aims To Rebuild Navy
A year after Russian soldiers seized Crimea and most of the Ukrainian fleet, Kiev is sniffing around for new ships.
Ideas
‘A Better Iran Deal’ Is Just Wishful Thinking
The probability of sanctions eroding if Congress torpedoes the international agreement is greater than the prospect of tougher sanctions.
Threats
How ISIS Turns the Economy Into A Recruiting Tactic
In ISIS-controlled areas, economic persecution and high unemployment are leaving the desperate with few options.
Business
All-Male No More: Army Opens Ranger Course to Women
The test is over: future classes of the elite Ranger School will be open to all candidates.
Policy
Landmark Iran Deal Gains Enough Support To Override GOP Veto
With the backing of Maryland Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Democrats now have enough votes in the Senate to ensure the nuclear agreement survives.
Ideas
What Congress Can Learn from the Military About Cybersecurity
As it stands, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act won’t much improve information-sharing. Here's how to change that.
Defense Systems
OPM, DOD to spend up to $330M on ID protection
The 21.5 million people affected by the hack of OPM databases will receive up to three years of credit monitoring and identity services.
Defense Systems
DISA's new cyber HQ starting to branch out
The agency's Joint Force Headquarters is intended to take some of the defensive pressure off of the U.S. Cyber Command.
Policy
Pentagon Team Heads to Charleston to Assess Guantanamo Alternative
Amid a last push to close the detention facility in Cuba, the Obama administration is giving the naval brig in South Carolina a fresh look.
Ideas
10 Responses to Iran-Deal Skeptics
The top lobbyist for the agreement, along with John Kerry’s former chief of staff, tackle a prominent critic’s questions for President Obama.
Science & Tech
US Revives New-Look 'Virtual Fence' Along Its Southern Border
The Department of Homeland Security is installing sensor-studded turrets in pockets of Arizona to curb human trafficking and drug smuggling.
Ideas
Survey: 2/3 of Natsec Pros Give Iran Deal Thumbs Down
A Defense One survey finds deep skepticism among U.S. active-duty military and civilian government employees in national-security jobs.
Ideas
