Defense Systems
Army awards contract for WIN-T Increment 2
The Army has awarded General Dynamics $219 million for full-rate production of systems for its battlefield network.
Ideas
Michael Oren Is Wrong — There Has Always Been Daylight Between the US and Israel
Some Israelis think the relationship will snap back in January 2017, but it'll be more likely to continue as it always has.
Science & Tech
The US Army Is Getting Futuristic Hoverbikes
A British company is bringing hover bikes stateside for commercial use—but not before the US Army gets their own version first.
Business
Pentagon Rushing to Open Space-War Center To Counter China, Russia
Prepping for war in orbit, the military is honing tactics and building a new center to coordinate defense and development.
Defense Systems
DOD set to 'double down' on geospatial intelligence
Speakers at the GEOINT symposium talk about the value, but also the challenges, of "creating coherence out of chaos."
Defense Systems
Navy boosts Raytheon's contract for Next Generation Jammer
The $13 million contract modification support development of the service's next electronic warfare weapon.
Policy
NATO Members’ Defense Spending, in Two Charts
The alliance’s easternmost members are ratcheting up their budgets as Russian threats loom.
Science & Tech
Robots Won't Be Taking These Military Jobs Anytime Soon
A chief Air Force scientist says that there’s no way to automate drone-based intelligence collection without a major technological breakthrough.
Ideas
TPP’s Failure Wouldn’t Doom Washington’s Asia Strategy
A ‘no’ vote in Congress would be a setback, but there are other ways to counter China.
Policy
Senate, House a World Apart When It Comes to Nukes
It's not that the Senate isn't interested in the issue — the House just has a bigger mandate.
Ideas
A Jordanian Man's Journey From the Arab Spring to al-Qaeda Foot Soldier
After pro-democracy protests failed in Jordan, one teenager's determination to make a difference led him into the arms of al-Qaeda in Syria.
Business
Military Retirement Changes Could Cut Into New, Old Troops' Benefits
Under the current system, personnel who serve 20-plus years get a pension. But what about everyone else?
Defense Systems
Navy awards $60.9M deal for maritime drone program
Northrop Grumman will supply support for its BAM-D Global Hawk.
Defense Systems
Humans, computers and the quest for Sensing as a Service
At the GEOINT symposium, AFRL’s Steve Rogers talks about the gap between automated systems and true autonomy.
Business
Report: US Needs New Small Nuclear Bombs
CSIS’ Clark Murdock argues that only such weapons can deter rogue states from seeking nukes of their own.
Ideas
What a Yemeni Missile Teaches Us About the Iran Deal
The U.S. and its regional partners are going to have to work a lot harder because missiles are missing from the P5+1 nuclear negotiations.
Policy