Policy
Lindsey Graham’s Long National-Security Resume Won’t Get Him to the White House
In a GOP field full of hawks, it’s tough to establish yourself as a national security standout — even for the South Carolina senator and Air Force lawyer.
Policy
GOP View Rand Paul as National Security Distraction in March to 2016
The presidential hopeful got what he wanted—expiration of the Patriot Act—but he alienated a lot of people along the way.
Threats
Here's What Happens To Spying With the Patriot Act Now Expired
Some key authorities may be dead for now, but the intelligence community has a number of weapons and workarounds still available.
Defense Systems
Can you trust a 3D printed jet wing?
A new DARPA program looks at additive manufacturing from the inside out in order to establish reliable, repeatable processes.
Business
3 Women Get Another Try At Ranger School — But More Could Soon Follow
The other five women who remained were dropped entirely, while 195 more soldiers — all men — moved on to the mountain phase. But the Army chief says future Ranger classes are likely to include women.
Science & Tech
The Turf War Launched by America's First Drone Strike Is Still Raging
The CIA’s then-secret weapon missed the Taliban's leader, starting a 14-years-and-counting fight over who controls the U.S. drone program.
Policy
Meet Joe Heck, the GOP One-Star General Who Could Take Reid's Senate Seat
Military experience? Check. Small business owner? Check. Physician? Check. Congressional leadership? Check. Winning record in swing district? Check. National security election? Double check.
Business
The Facebook SecDef: Pictures from Ash Carter’s Hawaii and Singapore Trip
Now that he's on Facebook, here are some pictures for Defense Secretary Ashton Carter's first photo album.
Science & Tech
This Is Why The Army Sent Anthrax To South Korea, Australia, and 11 States
DoD’s recent admissions illustrate how the Pentagon is trying to improve its ability to detect biological threats.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Will Relaunch $475 Million Cyber Effort This Fall
Shortly after cancelling its search for bids on a five-year outsourcing contract, U.S. Cyber Command said a retooled version will be out by October.
Threats
ISIS Sets Its Sights on Saudi Arabia, and That’s Bad News for Washington
Nothing the terror group has done so far would be so menacing to U.S. interests.
Business
The Pentagon Is Trying To Make Its $400 Billion Fighter Jet Cheaper To Fly
As the F-35’s expected price tag settles around $165 million per plane, DoD is trying to trim the much larger operations-and-maintenance bills to come.
Threats
The US Isn’t Challenging China’s Claims in the South China Sea — Yet
Inaccurate media portrayals of the Navy’s flights over Chinese islands are needlessly turning up the heat in a disputed region.
Science & Tech
The US Military Wants Its Troops To Be Able To See Through Walls
DARPA is looking for ways to extract more information from light than cameras typically do, which could help troops spot hidden enemies.
Defense Systems
Device can track soldier movements without GPS
Army researchers are developing a navigation system called WINS that can locate a soldier on a map when GPS signals are unavailable.
Defense Systems
Navy awards $479M deal for joint tactical radios
The MIDS JTRS terminals allow high-speed, jam-resistant sharing of voice, data and imagery among U.S. and coalition forces.
Policy
Why Won't the GOP Declare War on ISIS?
Republican presidential candidates delight in slamming Obama's strategy, but won't vote on legislation to define the scope of the struggle.
Science & Tech