Defense Systems
Russia's hybrid warfare tactics gain upper hand in Ukraine
U.S., NATO officials call for better readiness against the tactic, which uses information warfare, cyberattacks, economic strategies and other steps to destabilize a country before the tanks roll in.
Threats
After Karzai, An Unexpected 'Thank You For Your Service' From Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s new president wants U.S. troops — and their leaders — to know how much he appreciates them.
Threats
Tunisia Won't Derail From Democracy
A recent terrorist attack, doesn't signal the country's slide into violence and repression. Still, Washington needs to ensure the country's future.
Science & Tech
The Top Secret Military Mapmakers Spying on ISIS' Oil Smuggling
Analysts at the NGA have taken the tradecraft used to spy on Russia and China and turned it on black market oil transports.
Business
Pentagon Has Done a Bad Job of Defending Nuclear Triad, Air Force General Says
With hundreds of billions of dollars in new nuclear weapons being eyed over the next two decades, Pentagon leaders are pushing the value of the mission.
Science & Tech
War by Doxxing
Combat pilots are just the most recent victims of a common practice. It doesn’t mean that the military has been hacked.
Threats
How Russia Could Annex the Arctic
Russia's latest military exercise could be its latest step toward claiming maritime borders in the Arctic.
Policy
Why the Gulf States Won’t Save Yemen
The Gulf Cooperation Council's joint military force is not built for war, but to protect authoritarian regimes from unarmed civilian uprisings.
Policy
'Imagine' Ted Cruz As Commander In Chief
The self-declared outsider launches his presidential bid with national security stances that don’t stray far from the ‘mushy middle’ he denounces.
Defense Systems
Mobile mashup: The military's proliferating mix of smartphones and tablets
DOD is using mobile devices in conventional and unconventional ways, which brings a lot of challenges to go with the convenience.
Defense Systems
Analog this: Is an old way the key to solving complex simulations?
DARPA wants a new processor architecture to solve constant-variable equations that CPU supercomputers aren’t built for.
Science & Tech
The Air Force Might Have To Protect Money Laundering in Space
Burgeoning US space monitoring capabilities may one day be used to protect off-planet money launderers from Chinese rockets.
Policy
The New Era in US-Afghanistan Relations
This week's visit of Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah marks the start of a reset in the Obama administration's policy towards Afghanistan.
Business
New House Armed Services Chairman Flexes Muscles for Pentagon Buyers
House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry flexes his new muscles in attempt to give Pentagon program managers breathing room.
Policy
How the White House and Congress Plan To Boost Defense: Ignore Sequestration
Washington is really planning to avoid dealing with the budget caps, and boost defense spending anyway.
Ideas
Congress Must Match the Money to the Navy's Strategy
How the nation’s strong naval ambition may be undermined by Congress’ weak resourcing.
Defense Systems
DOD report shows decline in the military's spending portfolio
Major programs saw a collective reduction in spending of $9.1 million, or 0.6 percent, over the past year, DOD's SAR reports show. GAO says DOD’s acquisition portfolio is the lowest it's been in 10 years.
Defense Systems