Policy
NatSec Hawk Lindsey Graham Announces that He'll Announce His 2016 Run
The South Carolina Republican joins a very crowded GOP field — but could distinguish himself with his foreign policy experience.
Business
Obama Scales Back Military Equipment Sharing for Cops
After seeing how police responded to protests in Baltimore and Ferguson, the administration is changing the gear the Pentagon will share with local cops.
Defense Systems
DARPA to fast-track robotics innovations
By shortening the contracting and development process, the agency wants to engage “nontraditional performers” in rapid, low-cost development of breakthrough technologies.
Defense Systems
Army pushing energy efficiency closer to the front
CERDEC demonstrates a base-camp microgrid that cuts down significantly on fuel use, water use and waster generation without compromising services.
Defense Systems
Air Force gives 20 companies a spot on $7.9B NetCents 2 contract
The businesses will compete for work in network operations and infrastructure solutions.
Ideas
Maersk Tigris: A Warning Bell for Our Contested Maritime Century
In the 21st century, competition between established and emerging powers will be increasingly felt and expressed at sea.
Business
House Passes Military-Retirement Overhaul
Its version of the 2016 defense authorization act would automatically enroll new troops in the Thrift Savings Plan.
Threats
US Special Ops Troops Kill ISIS Leader in Syria Raid
The mission appears to be the first offensive action by U.S. ground troops in Syria as part of the campaign against ISIS.
Threats
General Says ISIS Is on the Defensive Amid Contrary Reports
ISIS militants have captured more buildings in central Iraqi city of Ramadi, but the Pentagon says the group is on the defensive due to its change in fighting style.
Science & Tech
The Navy’s New Binoculars Can Identify You From 700 Feet Away
Collecting on-the-ground intelligence may have become a bit safer.
Ideas
A New Way To Help Our Troops Enter the Workforce
The Pentagon’s latest initiative connects employers to troops before they leave the military, so they’re better trained and ready to work when they do.
Threats
Obama, Gulf Allies Enter 'New Era' of Arab Defense
The president committed the U.S. to defend regional governments worried about America's engagement with Iran.
Business
Whistleblower Says VA Spent More Than $6 Billion Unlawfully
Secretary McDonald, who apparently sat on a memo about the problem, says the whistleblower should fix it himself.
Science & Tech
China May Be Selling Armed Drones to Jordan
Will the Wing Loong UAV soon be flying over Amman? Not if one congressman, and his largest campaign donor, have anything to do with it.
Defense Systems
Nanosatellites could provide future battlefield communications
The Space and Missile Defense Command is testing small satellites that could deliver over-the-horizon voice, data and imagery.
Policy
McCain Brokers Compromise That Would Let Obama Close Gitmo
But there’s a big if: Congress has to approve the president's closure plan.
Threats
How the Air Campaign Against ISIS Is Changing, in Three Charts
Coalition forces are going after smaller targets in missions designed to support Iraqi forces.
Policy