Ideas
UK Steps Up Defense Posture, Spending Ahead of Review
British armed forces are stepping up their response, and future presence, against threats from Russia to terrorism.
Defense Systems
Cyber Guard exercise expands to whole-of-nation defense
Over 100 organizations in the government, military, industry, academia and the international community worked on developing unified, interoperable cyber skills.
Defense Systems
'Space Pearl Harbor' debate rages
Policy analysts argue over how U.S. strategy should evolve to deal with asymmetric threats that could leave low Earth orbit unusable.
Defense Systems
Army developing a 'flying motorcycle' for the battlefield
ARL and two companies are adapting the Malloy hoverbike for tactical recon and troop transport, for use as a cheaper, more agile option to helicopters.
Business
Neller Tapped as Marine Corps Commandant
Lt. Gen. Robert Neller now awaits Senate confirmation as the latest addition to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s national security team at the Pentagon.
Business
Dempsey’s Final Instruction to the Pentagon: Prepare for a Long War
In a new National Military Strategy, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warns the Pentagon to reorganize its global footprint to combat prolonged battles of terrorism and proxy wars.
Threats
ISIS Kills 50 Egyptian Soldiers in Sinai Peninsula
If the terrorist group does control this territory, it would be a new milestone for the group's foothold outside of Iraq and Syria.
Ideas
UN's Purpose Questioned in a 'Post-Nation' World
At the UN Charter's 70th anniversary, some ambassadors question its purpose in a world of empowered and agile non-state actors.
Defense Systems
The Army's march forward means letting go of the past
A successful modernization involved embracing new technologies and methodologies, Solar Winds' Joel Dolisy writes.
Defense Systems
Data link lets even small UAVs serve as secure comm nodes
The Marines recently tested Harris’ system, developed in 90 days, on hand-launched Raven UAS.
Defense Systems
Phishing scam poses as OPM hack notifications
As OPM is contacting the millions of potential victims, hackers are doing the same.
Ideas
What Fiction Can Tell You About a Future War With China
Strategists Peter Singer and August Cole’s new novel offers a glimpse into startling real-life U.S. military vulnerabilities.
Ideas
How to Win a National Security Election Without Really Trying
When it comes to national security, expect the expected from the 2016 presidential candidates. Here’s the off-the-shelf playbook they’ll all use.
Ideas
Why Terrorists Want To See the End of Tunisia
Tunisia’s struggles to counter terrorism and nurture democracy are intertwined and, at times, mutually destructive.
Ideas
The US Military Should 'Go Small' to Defeat ISIS
Static, fortified bases cede the initiative to the enemy. Unconventional and light is the better approach—even if it carries a higher degree of tactical risk.
Threats
Why the Obama Administration Changed Its Hostage Policy
A candid explanation from Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
Policy
