Threats
The Middle East Has Four Minutes To Act If Iran Fires a Missile
The technology can stop the missile, but politics are getting in the way.
Science & Tech
What the End of Bulk Metadata Collection Would Mean for Intelligence Collection
Americans may not trust spies with their data. Will they trust spy machines?
Business
Obama Nominates Nuclear Chief To Head Navy
Adm. John Richardson, a submariner, would become the first head of the Navy’s nuclear-propulsion shop to rise to chief of naval operations.
Science & Tech
How the Islamic State Is Disrupting Online Jihad
The Islamic State group’s use of social media for messaging has drawn plenty of attention. But their use of the web to mount terrorist attacks is just as revolutionary.
Policy
Sen. Corker: NSA Should Do Far More with Your Phone Data
The NSA's bulk-data collection program is so scaled down that it's not nearly as effective as it should be, the Senate Foreign Relations chairman says.
Business
Navy Opens Fire on Cold-War Personnel System
Armed with an innovative plan for promotions, Secretary Ray Mabus wants to sink industrial-age HR policies and rig his fleet for the 21st century.
Defense Systems
What stands in the way of DOD-Silicon Valley partnership?
Defense Secretary Ash Carter recently announced initiatives to bring Silicon Valley and the Pentagon closer together, but significant challenges slow them down.
Defense Systems
Technology takes center stage at DOD Lab Day
The Army and Navy preview the technologies to be displayed at the event, which seeks to increase awareness of research projects and tech-centric successes.
Ideas
The Best Way To Save Obama's Camp David Summit
U.S. and Arab leaders can launch a framework for security cooperation easily enough, but enduring success will require deeper thinking.
Ideas
North Korea’s Missile Test Is Less Impressive Than You Think
Photos of a May 9 sub-launch test indicate Pyongyang has a long way to go.
Defense Systems
Marine lab is rolling with new robotic vehicles
The Corps' multi-tasking machines show how far robotics has come -- and how far it still has to go.
Defense Systems
UAS-at-sea program produces a couple of practical spinoffs
Offshoots from the DARPA/ONR Tern program could speed up launch and recovery, and boots ships' ISR and communications range.
Policy
Jeb Bush Bets Voters Care More About Obama’s Iraq Than His Brother’s
With the U.S. public again finding its appetite for intervention, the real question facing Jeb Bush for 2016 is: What would you do about Iraq now?
Threats
Russia, China Grow Closer With New Cyber Agreement
Xi Jinping’s appearance at Vladimir Putin’s side at the Victory Parade in Moscow signifies a deepened relationship based on a common adversary: the U.S.
Science & Tech
China Warns Its Soldiers: Wearable Tech Could Leak Secrets
The Chinese military said fitness trackers and watches could send private and strategic data to hackers who've gained access to the vulnerable devices.
Policy
While Ruling NSA Program Illegal, Appeals Court Suggests Path Forward
A recent federal appeals court ruling on the NSA's domestic surveillance program seems to be sending the political branches constitutional messages about how to proceed next.
Policy