Defense Systems
ISIS proves savvy in social media, cyber-domain
A new Brookings Institution report outlines the terrorist group’s reach and tactics on Twitter and elsewhere online.
Defense Systems
STRATCOM commander: Threats from space are real
Adm. Cecil Haney outlines the dangers in space, from debris to potentially hostile space vehicles.
Defense Systems
DOD, Commerce form partnership on spectrum sharing
Defense, NIST and NTIA set up a joint effort to test and evaluate spectrum-sharing techniques.
Defense Systems
Air Force orders $91.6M worth of EW jammers from Raytheon
Contract modification calls for 250 more MALD-J missiles, which can fool enemy radars by impersonating friendly aircraft.
Policy
War? What War? Afghan President Draws Far Less Interest From Lawmakers Than Netanyahu Did
Despite thousands of lives lost in Afghanistan, billions of dollars spent and now, a halt to the U.S. withdrawal, Ashraf Ghani’s address makes barely a ripple in Congress relative to the Israeli prime minister.
Business
Bergdahl Charged With Desertion
The former Taliban captive could face a life sentence and lose all pay.
Ideas
Better Privacy Protections Key to US Foreign Policy Coherence
While Washington has nominally supported internet freedom around the globe, its surveillance programs have undermined human rights.
Threats
How Mercenaries Are Changing Warfare
America's reliance on private military companies in Iraq and Afghanistan hasn't just expanded the industry; it may have changed the conduct of international relations.
Policy
Better VA Accountability Won't Send Employees Running, Lawmaker Says
The Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee said his new bill to crack down on senior VA executive misconduct won't cause an exodus of talent.
Policy
The Provision That Could Destroy the Sequester
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Michael Enzi added a small provision into the Senate GOP budget designed to provide the flexibility to alter budget caps again.
Business
Kabul's Needs Extend Far Beyond More US Troops in Afghanistan
All sides in Kabul seem to have agreed that stability in the short-term outweighs the lasting effects of numerous ministerial and governorship vacancies.
Policy
The Glowing Optimism of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Ashraf Ghani praised U.S. support in his speech before Congress and promised to accelerate his country's move toward self-reliance.
Ideas
Meet Europe’s Rising Defense Stars
Below the radar, a new generation of female European leaders is offering bold ideas on defense and taking political risks.
Defense Systems
ISIS 'hack' draws skepticism but raises wariness
Military and security experts refute claims that personal information of military personnel posted by ISIS was gained by accessing Pentagon servers.
Defense Systems
Air Force launces ninth GPS IIF satellite as delays continue for GPS III
As funding cuts push back plans for the next generation of satellites, the service says the current constellation can handle the load.
Defense Systems
Boeing patents a real-life force field
The company’s idea is to develop an arc generator that would protect soldiers from shockwaves resulting from an explosion.
Science & Tech
The Military’s Robotic Ghost Ship Passes Critical Test
An autonomous sub-hunting ship passed an important technological milestone and the oceans may never be the same.
Business