Defense Systems
U.S.-Japan pact bolsters ties in cyber, space and ISR
The agreement announced this week calls for greater information sharing and mutual defense.
Defense Systems
DOD's cyber evolution, four years later
The department's recently released cyber strategy shows how much the landscape has changed since 2011.
Defense Systems
NGA website supports Nepal relief efforts
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency launches a public site to help with damage assessment maps and other data services.
Defense Systems
Self-guiding bullet can now hit a moving target
In recent tests for DARPA's EXACTO program, even a novice shooter hit a target on the go from long-distance.
Threats
Here’s Why Iran’s Seizure of a Cargo Ship Is So Odd, and Disturbing
While Revolutionary Guard boats often harass passing vessels, the capture of the MV Maersk Tigris appears to be something new.
Policy
Four Key Areas for Japan-US Military Cooperation
While the new agreement most directly shores up defenses against North Korea, it could also help counterbalance a rising China.
Ideas
What Did Saudi Arabia Achieve in Yemen?
Hundreds of air strikes later, Hadi remains in Riyadh and the Houthis remain near Aden. Riyadh needs a new approach.
Business
Number of Security Clearance Holders Drops 12 Percent
Federal agencies have trimmed the ranks of employees and contractors with access to classified information.
Threats
Warren Weinstein's Death Should Help End US 'Signature' Drone Strikes
The civilian casualties from this botched operation lay bare the immense cost of failure.
Policy
The Bipartisan Bedfellows Behind the Iran Bill
Sens. Bob Corker and Benjamin Cardin are teaming up to keep poison pills that would kill the measure at bay.
Defense Systems
Robotic glove can help tetraplegic veterans recover
VA is running trials on the FES Hand Glove 200, which helps patients complete their therapy sessions.
Defense Systems
3D body scans are a fit for Army clothing, equipment
A database of 3D data at Natick's research center helps make clothing, armor and other equipment that fit and function better.
Threats
The High Stakes Test for the Iran Deal — and the 2016 Contenders
The trio of Senate Republicans running for the presidency are unsheathing procedural weapons in a fight to burnish their national security credentials.
Threats
Obama's Drone Reforms Don't Apply to 46 Percent of Strikes
Despite a 2013 pledge to fix the targeted killing program, the Obama administration ignores its own directives for nearly half of all strikes.
Policy
Why Shinzo Abe Must Turn to South Korea
Eyeing a rising China, the Japanese leader must shore up relations with Seoul to underwrite his country's security.
Policy
The Proof of the Clintons' Wrongdoing
Her campaign and the media are misreading the scandals.
Policy
Rand Paul’s Drone Reversal
The Kentucky senator defends the White House drone policy he once lambasted in a 13-hour filibuster, dulling any edge he may have had on a GOP pack running on the same national security platform.
Threats
Green Berets Helping with Earthquake Recovery; Pentagon Ferries Hundreds of Rescue Workers to Nepal
U.S. Special Forces are combing trekking routes to help find the dead and wounded in the worst quake to hit Nepal in 80 years.
Ideas