Policy
Azerbaijan Is Behaving Like a Mini Russia
Azerbaijan's geography and natural resources make it a convenient US and EU ally. But the mercurial behavior of this pint-sized petrostate is creating some geopolitical problems.
Science & Tech
Cyber Teamwork Between Federal Agencies Still Too Hard, Says Army Cyber Commander
It's still difficult for the military to work with civilian agencies and the private sector on cybersecurity.
Defense Systems
AF secretary: Deadline to replace Russian rocket engine could be too soon
Deborah Lee James tells lawmakers that a domestic rocket engine might not be ready by 2019, because "this is rocket science."
Defense Systems
DARPA to delve into the Arctic
The research agency is seeking proposals for advanced unmanned systems and sensors to provide surveillance and environmental data from above the Arctic Circle.
Defense Systems
DOD making the move to its new online collaboration platform
The department is transitioning from the Defense Connect Online collaboration system to the cloud-based, higher-capacity Defense Collaboration Services.
Policy
Obama’s ISIS War Leaders Unclear on Proposed War Power’s Limits
Obama’s war leaders all have different definitions for his AUMF. But they want lawmakers to pass it anyway.
Business
A Conversation With an Accused War Criminal With Arms To Sell
Sudan’s defense minister is proud of weapons made by the state-owned Military Industry Corporation and the country’s work to secure its expansive borders in northern Africa.
Policy
Stop Using the Phrase 'Muscular Foreign Policy'
Calling the GOP foreign policy 'muscular' means only one thing: a broader use of military force
Threats
Netanyahu Tried To Invite Arab Diplomats To His Speech - and Failed
Meanwhile, the prime minister's national security advisor reportedly advised against the delivery of the speech.
Threats
NATO Commander: US Lethal Aid to Ukraine Won’t Stop Russia
NATO’s Gen. Philip Breedlove told lawmakers U.S.-supplied lethal aid to Ukraine’s military would not stop Russia, though it might help ‘change its calculation.’
Ideas
The Weapons of Tomorrow Must Come Cheaper, Faster and Simpler Than Before
Instead of trying to build silver bullets for the future, policymakers and industry must become better at responding to the unpredictable.
Defense Systems
Navy seeks UAS training system for Special Forces
In a sources sought request, the Navy is looking for private companies for a system to help train Special Operations Forces in unmanned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Defense Systems
DARPA awards contract for development of new radio chip
The agency gives Exelis a $10.7 million deal to provide improvements in security and jam-resistant airborne communication as part of the Communications in Contested Environments program.
Defense Systems
MDA adds to Lockheed contract for missile defense system
The modification covers continued support for integrated control of missile systems, sensors and operators.
Ideas
Ukraine’s Military Needs More Than Just Arms
Let’s not overstate how lethal arms can save Ukraine. Here’s how the US and Europe really can help develop a professional and capable force.
Policy
Kerry Presses Congress for More Power and Money To Fight ISIS
With ‘no military solution’ echoing in Washington, Secretary of State John Kerry tells Congress to put the money where his mouth is: into the non-military efforts to defeat the Islamic State.
Business
Now SIGAR Wants To Know How Big Afghanistan's Security Force Will Become
John Sopko has been merciless about the wake of wasteful spending the U.S. left behind in Afghanistan. Now he wants to know the U.S. plan for Afghan forces to come.
Threats