Science & Tech
'Own The Night'? Army Aviation Wants To Own Bad Weather
The service is seeking technology to allow helicopters to fly and strike in rain, snow, dust, or fog.
Science & Tech
This Duck Drone Could Spy on Enemy Subs
But building a flying-and-swimming robot is harder than nature makes it look.
Policy
The Nuclear Future of US-South Korean Relations
South Korea and the US are close to finalizing a new nuclear agreement that could be a boon to Korea’s energy security and the future of its nuclear program.
Threats
In Syria, Today's 'Lost Generation' Could Be Tomorrow's Militants
Half of the country's children are not in school, sowing instability for another generation.
Science & Tech
Federal Agents Charged With Using Bitcoin To Launder Money
A former DEA official and a former Secret Service agent face charges over criminal activity that allegedly took place while the agents investigated the Silk Road website.
Policy
Boko Haram and Hackers Couldn't Stop the Nigerian Election
Millions of Nigerians ignored threats of violence and endured long waits at some faulty polling stations as voting for their new president extended through Sunday.
Defense Systems
Army moves ahead with laser-based aircraft missile defense
The lightweight, modular Common Infrared Countermeasure system can help protect helicopters and small aircraft from ground-launched missiles.
Defense Systems
Navy invites wargamers to help put its big data in play
The service will stage a massive multiplayer game to help solve the riddle of going from "need to know" to "need to share" without putting sensitive information at risk.
Defense Systems
Army drafts specs for next round of commercial hardware buys
The Contracting Command and the CHESS office prepare for the next Army Desktop and Mobile Computing contract.
Ideas
The 4 Things You Need for an Iran Deal
As negotiators meet this weekend, here are the political and technical challenges that lie ahead.
Threats
Pentagon: Yes, Taking Tikrit Just Got Harder
DoD official concedes that Iran was helping Iraq take back its city.
Threats
The Reckless Man's Case for Bombing Iran
John Bolton's newest proposal for yet another war in the Middle East was assessed as a bad idea by former Defense Secretary Robert Gates three years ago.
Policy
Lawmaker Wants All VA Bonuses Halted Until Colorado Project Is Completed
A new bill from Colorado's Rep. Mike Coffman would halt all bonuses across the Veterans Affairs Deparment until a long-delayed, nearly $2 billion hospital is up and running.
Threats
How To Spot a Terrorist, TSA Edition
Next time you travel, be careful not to complain about airport security.
Threats
What's at Stake in Tikrit
The latest campaign against ISIS has quickly become a flashpoint between Iran and the U.S. for influence in Iraq, says the Council on Foreign Relations' Stephen Biddle.
Business
John McCain to Air Force: Fire More Civilians
The Arizona senator says that the Air Force's claims it met staffing cuts are in fact a ruse that resulted in none of the cost savings that were intended.
Defense Systems
SPAWAR enlists startups to commercialize Navy technologies
The San Diego-based center is working with Arizona State's Furnace program on the military’s latest tech transfer initiative.
Ideas