Ideas
Everything You Need To Know About No-Fly Zones
Lesson one: there’s nothing easy about setting up or enforcing aerial off-limits areas.
Defense Systems
Army avatars have the human touch
An ARL-sponsored program is using natural language processing to create virtual humans who can interact with and even counsel soldiers.
Business
Marine Commandant, Air Force Cargo Pilot Tapped to Lead Pentagon
A former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan and the head of Transportation Command will be Obama’s picks to lead the military during a time of swelling threats, widened missions, and budget uncertainty.
Policy
Congress, White House on Collision Course Over Guantanamo
GOP lawmakers are trying to block Obama’s last chance to close the prison.
Policy
Democrats May Delay GOP Defense Bill Until Spending Caps Are Lifted
In both chambers, the minority wants to stop the majority from passing bills that skirt or exceed funding caps.
Defense Systems
ONR working on a new electro-optical defense for Navy ships
The CESARS program aims to protect ships against optically guided missiles, attack craft and drones.
Defense Systems
Future soldiers could be part of the Internet of Things
The recent Mad Scientist Conference addressed the idea of embedding sensors into humans to help produce "sentient" data.
Ideas
Iran’s Disingenuous Approach To Maritime Law
The illegal seizure of the Maersk Tigris illustrates Tehran’s desire to pick and choose what international rules it follows.
Science & Tech
VA Blocked More Than a Billion Cyber Threats in March
The VA could become quickly overwhelmed if the threat continues to escalate, the agency's top information officer said.
Science & Tech
CYBERCOM To Outsource $475 Million of Work To Stand Up Command
The massive contract would cover more than 20 task areas and would build out one of the divisions of the Pentagon's fledgling cyber branch.
Threats
The Moscow Migrant Workers That Are Now ISIS Foot Soldiers
The terrorist group could now be threatening Russia's security.
Threats
What’s the Difference Between ‘Accompanying’ and ‘Escorting’ a Ship?
When Pentagon officials announced that they would increase protection for U.S.-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, they also introduced a bit of confusion.
Defense Systems
Antisatellite race heats up with China, Russia
The Air Force is exploring new antisatellite technologies -- but keeping quiet about which ones -- in response to Chinese tests and Russia's hard line.
Defense Systems
Air Force, NASA test jet with 'morphing' wings
The technology promises to make aviation more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and quieter.
Ideas
Keep Your Iran Politics Out of Kazakhstan
The Senate should for make benefit glorious Central Asia Nuclear Free Zone.
Threats
Russia Scales Back Long-Range Aircraft Patrols, NATO General Says
After beefing up long-range aviation patrols last year, Russia has been flying near the borders of NATO countries less frequently, Gen. Philip Breedlove says.
Policy