Defense Systems
Army awards $1B for intelligence and info warfare support
Four companies are named to the nearly $1 billion contract to support the directorate that develops ISR, cyber and electronic warfare capabilities.
Defense Systems
DARPA going to extremes for DDoS defense
The research agency is looking to the private sector for revolutionary ways to blunt the effect of distributed denial of service attacks.
Defense Systems
Computer designs deliver innovative radio solution for SOCOM
Engineers using a 3D CAD program developed an innovative way to create a two-in-one radio mount while adhering to strict weight requirements.
Threats
The Ashley Madison Hack Is Not OPM (But the Government May Be Watching It Anyway)
Thousands of the site’s affair-seeking users registered from .mil and .gov domains — at least ostensibly.
Ideas
The International-Relations Argument Against Killer Robots
AI-assisted weapons could spark an arms race that would increase the likelihood of wars — and the slope of their escalation.
Science & Tech
Predator Drone Maker General Atomics Flying Spy Missions For the Pentagon
The US military has hired General Atomics to fly some missions — just ISR so far, but what about the future?
Policy
Congressional Democrats Not Yet Sold On Iran Deal
Public skepticism of the agreement may trump political loyalty — not to mention its merits or failings.
Ideas
The New US Army Chief Sets His Tone
Here are a few takeaways from Milley's first address since taking command of the nearly half-million strong active duty force.
Business
Meet the Women Who Survived Army's Ranger School (Navy SEALs Are Next)
Shortly after two women earned their Army Ranger tabs, the Navy's top admiral said SEALs will give women their shot.
Defense Systems
Soon drones will be able to fly and swim
Recent research in unmanned technology in both the government and private sector has focused on combing flight and underwater operation.
Defense Systems
'Hackfest' puts cadets into virtual hand-to-hand combat
After a month-long training course at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air Force and Army Reserve cadets put their skills to the test against each other.
Defense Systems
Project to add autonomy to existing aircraft takes next step
In Phase II of DARPA's ALIAS program, Sikorsky will demonstrate the ACES system with a Black Hawk helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft.
Defense Systems
Central Command looks to private sector for joint cyber planning
GSA issued a synopsis/solicitation for joint cyber planning services associated with the command’s Joint Cyber Center.
Ideas
ISIS, Syria, and Turkey’s New War on the Kurds
After a decade of improving relations, Ankara has resumed open war on the largest stateless ethnic group in the world.
Ideas
The Intel Community Needs A Better Media Strategy
As press watchdogs stiffen their spines, intel agencies must decide what secrets truly need protecting and why.
Ideas
Why Germany’s Cybersecurity Law Isn’t Working
Among other things, it’s hard to improve private-sector network defenses one country at a time.
Ideas