Science & Tech
The US Military Just Ditched Plans to Launch Satellites with F-15s
DARPA was looking for a way to get small sats into orbit more quickly, but the fuel proved too dangerous.
Business
OPM Just Now Figured Out How Much Data It Owns
Months after it announced it was hacked, the agency has finally put together an inventory of its own servers.
Threats
No Apologies from Turkey for Shooting Down Russian Jet
In remarks at NATO headquarters, Ankara's prime minister said its Army ‘did its job’ last week, and invited Moscow to talk.
Defense Systems
U.S. counterintelligence plan stresses public/private partnerships
The latest version of the strategy, released this month, stresses the importance of an integrated approach to countering threats from foreign entities.
Defense Systems
GAO: DARPA needs to put more of its ideas into the hands of users
The watchdog says the Pentagon's research arm doesn't put enough focus on transitioning its technologies to military users.
Ideas
Beyond the Draft: Rethinking National Service
Four reasons the defense community ought to support universal access to national service.
Ideas
Measure Clinton’s Plan for ISIS Against the Lessons of Iraq
A former Army division commander views the candidate’s proposed strategy through a McChrystal lens.
Policy
On the Campaign Trail in New Hampshire with ‘Two Amigos’ Lindsey Graham and John McCain
The longtime national security leaders and besties talk ISIS, the GOP presidential field, and the first time they met with Defense One.
Ideas
UK Beefs Up Its Defenses for a More Secure World
The new British version of the QDR is out, promising ‘smart and strategic’ investments in the UK armed forces.
Ideas
Give Thanks for the OSS
As today’s security depends increasingly on intelligence and special operators, Congress should act to honor those who paved their way.
Policy
‘After Paris,’ Graham and McCain See a Whole New 2016 Race
Lindsey Graham, stumping with his friend John McCain, believes recent attacks will boost his quixotic quest for the White House.
Business
Kunduz Investigation Blames Aircrew, SOF Commander, Computers
The top U.S. general in Afghanistan detailed a stunning list of “tragic but avoidable” human and technology failures that doomed the Médecins Sans Frontières hospital.
Ideas
With Putin on the March, US Must Bulk Up Its European Forces
Over-the-horizon deterrence will simply not work—either to fend off Russia or reassure NATO allies.
Policy
Conflicting Claims Over Downed Russian Warplane
The incident continues to strain relations between Moscow and Ankara.
Threats
Darkness in the Arab Spring’s Brightest Spot
Tunisia declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after an explosion killed 12 presidential guards in the capital.
Ideas
The War on ISIS: What’s the Endgame?
Nobody’s focused on winning the peace. That’s a big problem.
Science & Tech
Why Your Plane Can’t Have An Escape Pod
Recent terrorism alerts may put the flying public on edge. But not every would-be solution ought to get off the ground.
Policy