Defense Systems

One vision for the future of small and micro UAVs

At the TandemNSI expo, Centeye demonstrates how its micro drones can be used for ISR.

Policy

House Passes Bill Allowing VA Secretary To Claw Back Bonuses

The measure gives the VA secretary yet another tool to punish employees committing misconduct.

Policy

After Netanyahu, Senate GOP Move on Iran Bill Defies White House Veto Threat

Forget Bibi’s speech. Senate Republicans defied the White House on Iran by moving forward with a bill that goes farther than Bibi ever could.

Policy

Petraeus Is Getting Off Easy, But Not All Intel Leakers Are So Lucky

The former CIA director is receiving a $40,000 fine and two years probation for leaking classified information, but many others have been jailed for years for their offenses.

Policy

Dempsey Says It’s Time To 'Absolutely Consider' Arming Ukraine

For the first time, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey says the U.S. should consider giving lethal aid to Ukraine.

Ideas

Don’t Blow Up an Effective Iran Deal

If members of Congress think blocking this deal will lead to a better one, they are dangerously mistaken.

Policy

Here's What Netanyahu Told Congress

The Israeli Prime Minister implored to a joint session of Congress that 'we are better off' without a nuclear deal with Iran.

Defense Systems

DARPA wants new tech for protecting privacy

The research agency, channeling Louis Brandeis, is looking for the ability to protect vast amounts of shared personal data.

Threats

US, Allies Reviewing Bomb Stockpiles for ISIS Fight

The U.S. military is making sure it has enough bombs and missiles to continue striking Islamic State strongholds in Iraq and Syria.

Threats

John Allen: ISIS Losing, But Iraq Still Isn't Ready To Win

Iraq’s government may not be ready to handle what happens when it defeats ISIS.

Threats

The Tikrit Offensive May in Fact Be Bad News for Iraq's Future

If the Iraqi forces are to defeat ISIS in Tikrit, they need local residents to rise up against the terrorists. But increasing Iranian influence is casting doubt on that outcome.

Science & Tech

Clapper Plays the 'Insurance' Card To Defend NSA Surveillance

Maintaining Americans' phone records is sound policy, Clapper said, adding 'Every time we lose another tool in our toolkit, it raises the risk.'

Policy

Netanyahu Speaks Nice to White House Ahead of Congressional Visit

At the AIPAC policy conference, the Israeli prime minister previewed his Tuesday speech and insisted he means no disrespect to President Obama.

Threats

Iraqi Security Forces Launch Offensive To Retake Tikrit from ISIS

A battle for the strategic city of Tikrit has begun, with Iranian-backed militias and Iraqi security forces battling Islamic State militants.

Science & Tech

What the Future of Government Surveillance Looks Like

A future awaits where countries share intelligence one minute, then hack and cyberattack each other the next.

Threats

The US, ISIS and the War of Narratives That's Being Lost

It's no secret that countering ISIS messaging requires telling a better story. So why hasn't the U.S. come up with one yet?

Defense Systems

What future Army aircraft could look like

Army research teams are collaborating with each other and industry on the next generation of vertical-lift aircraft.

Defense Systems

Army aims to speed up data fusion on the battlefield

The service wants to combine multiple modes of data on the sensor platforms.