Policy
Pentagon Sends Obama Plan to Close Guantanamo, Move Detainees to US
Hours after 10 percent of the remaining detainees leave Cuba, the defense secretary said he’s handed the president a plan for “Gitmo North.”
Threats
Indonesia Blames ISIS for Suicide Bombs in Jakarta
A Muslim country heretofore largely unaffected by the Islamic State is hit by a series of bombings.
Defense Systems
U.S. wants help with what China's up to with UAS, robotics
The U.S-China Economic and Security Review Commission is asking for unclassified research reports on China’s industrial and military robotics development.
Defense Systems
Air Force looks to 're-define' ISR sensor suites
In a solicitation, the service said it is looking for ISR sensors that are capable of detecting targets obscured by natural or man-made means.
Defense Systems
Air Force wants sense and avoid technology for large drones
The service is looking for sense and avoid technology for aircraft such as the Predator and Global Hawk that could also be transitioned to smaller drones.
Science & Tech
If We Were Really Going to Invade Iran, We Would Have Used This
The future of covert sea operations looks nothing like what just happened in Iran.
Ideas
The Right Way to Fight Boko Haram — and How the U.S. Should Help
Nigeria’s new president is wrong to separate his terrorism problem from his corruption problem.
Science & Tech
Air Force to Delay A-10 Retirement, Thanks to ISIS
After trying to retire the battle-tested Warthog for the past two years, Air Force officials concede that the plane is key to the war on ISIS.
Ideas
Meet the Air Force’s New Acquisition System
We’re creating a new way of developing, building and buying that works better for the service and the defense industry. Here’s how.
Policy
After Guantanamo, Two Detainees Try To Put Their Lives Back Together in Ghana
Here’s how the Yemeni men are being treated and what they say about their long incarceration.
Ideas
China Is On A Collision Course with ISIS
Bejing’s ambitious plan to build links to central Asia and Europe will demand a better counter-terrorism policy.
Ideas
The Rise of Cyber Repression
When even the New York Times is open to tinkering with the First Amendment, it’s time to look at the way groups and governments are shaping our online society.
Policy
VA's New Paperless Claim System Has Nearly Doubled in Costs
The agency’s deputy IG told lawmakers the billion-dollar (and counting) system may not be worth the money.
Science & Tech
This Cyber ‘Safeguard’ Is Hurting US Defenses
Tech execs and DHS' cyber czar say a multinational pact keeps them from sharing information about intruders' tools.
Defense Systems
Service leaders call for more focus on electronic warfare training
EW division chiefs from the military services tell a congressional panel the U.S. needs to keep up with nations such as Russia and China.
Defense Systems
DISA increasing its role in the cyber fight
Agency officials describe the advantages of software-defined networks and their role in "hunting" the enemy.
Policy
In Final State of the Union, Obama Fights the Fear that Threatens His Legacy
'I know this is a dangerous time. But that’s not because of diminished American strength or some looming superpower,' the president assured the nation Tuesday.
Policy