Defense Systems
7 advance to finals of DARPA's automated cyber challenge
The Cyber Grand Challenge is aiming to developed software that can fend off cyberattacks in real time.
Defense Systems
DOD looking for 'good enough' mobile security
Officials say they want enterprise-worthy devices that can be acquired quickly, but not ones that "try solve every problem."
Defense Systems
Report: NATO worried about comms gaps, Russia’s jamming power
A U.S.-Lithuanian joint exercise illustrated lingering allied communications problems as Russian electronic warfare capabilities improve.
Threats
Pentagon Moves Money to Counter Russia
The midyear budget request to Congress includes more money for submarine detection devices, more powerful guns on the Army’s Stryker vehicles, and improvements to nuclear command centers.
Policy
Lindsey Graham Gets Specific: We Need 20,000 U.S. Troops in Iraq and Syria
That makes him the only presidential candidate explicitly calling for a large American ground force — and the only one saying exactly what he’d do against the Islamic State.
Ideas
Why the Best Arguments Against an Iran Deal Are All Wrong
The West's leaders must not forget why they came to the negotiating table in the first place.
Policy
Hagel: Vietnam War Offers Lessons for Islamic State Fight
The former defense secretary shares some insight ahead of the congressional commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the war in Indochina.
Policy
America's New Approach to the Iran Negotiations
The US and other powers are calling Tehran's deadline bluffs.
Science & Tech
FBI Director Warns Lawmakers ISIS Is Using Encryption To Order Killings
'This is not your grandfather’s al-Qaida,' James Comey told the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Policy
Cyber Legislation Won't Stop Foreign Hackers, Clinton Says
Clinton's comments are her most detailed about cybersecurity since officially declaring her White House bid nearly three months ago.
Defense Systems
Army deploys 'flying command post' for paratroopers
The EMC2 system provides lets paratroopers plan missions en route and get live views of a landing zone right up to the time of a jump.
Defense Systems
Maryland National Air Guard to build a new cyber center
The move by the 175th Wing reflects the growing role the Guard and Reserves are playing in cyber defense.
Defense Systems
Army's exoskeleton improves marksmanship
ARL's MAXFAS reduces involuntary tremors and improve the shooting proficiency of soldiers.
Ideas
FBI Director Comey Is Wrong: Strong Encryption Makes Us All Safer
Forcing companies to keep cyber back doors for law enforcement gives adversaries a way in, too.
Ideas
Don't Expect Obama To Budge on His High Bar For Intervention
At the Pentagon, the president repeated what he’s said since running for office: the U.S. won’t fight the Mideast’s wars—except it is.
Science & Tech
How To Break Into the CIA’s Cloud on Amazon
Looking to steal America’s spy data from Amazon? Hope you’re up for a challenge.
Ideas
Espionage Lessons from the OPM Hack
It's been nearly a month since the mammoth breach. Here's a few lessons the government can immediately pick up about espionage in 2015.
Ideas
Here’s the Defining National Security Question of Our Time
We asked 20 experts whether great powers might ever go to war again.
Policy