Defense Systems
Army awards $3.9 billion deal for Rifleman radios
Thales and Harris will compete for order of up to 193,276 of the software-defined radios, designed to take tactical communications to dismounted soldiers.
Science & Tech
New Chips Could Patch the Military’s GPS Vulnerability
The Pentagon hopes that new location technology can ward off jammers and spoofers without breaking the bank.
Science & Tech
America's Police Will Fight the Next Riot With These Stink Bombs
Future protestors in places like Baltimore could be met with a new and disgusting chemical weapon.
Policy
New Bill Would Boost Whistleblower Protections for Military Sexual Assault Victims
Sen. Barbara Boxer and her Democratic colleagues introduce a bill to strengthen protections for those who blow the whistle on military wrongdoing, waste, fraud and abuse — including sexual abuse.
Threats
Saudi Arabia Gives Its Troops a Bonus As It Shakes Up Line of Succession
At a time of political and economic upheaval, Riyadh's King Salman elevates youthful relatives with serious security and military credentials.
Science & Tech
How To Hack a Military Drone
Recent published research has given hackers a manual for breaking into unmanned systems, according to an Israeli defense company.
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