Science & Tech
China Is Building a $46B Railroad Through Pakistan's Insurgency
A new 1,500-mile network of highways, rails and oil pipelines will run through one of the world’s most dangerous regions, Pakistan’s volatile Balochistan province.
Science & Tech
The Russian Weapon That Could Tip The Balance in the Middle East
Moscow’s recent decision to ship the very mobile and lethal S-300 missile system to Iran is a big deal for these three reasons.
Defense Systems
In cyber defense, can Cold War-style deterrence work?
As breaches mount, the military examines whether the threat of response can deter cyberattacks.
Defense Systems
The move to autonomous ground vehicles requires a leap of tech
It might seem a small step to remove the "semi" from in front of "autonomous," but there's a lot more to it than that.
Threats
Afghanistan Says ISIS Has Come
A suicide bombing in Jalalabad could signal the terrorist group's foothold in other unstable countries.
Science & Tech
The Army Is Sharing Its Top Cyber Warriors With Hollywood and Wall Street
A new public-private program wants to 'marry-up' cyber soldiers with a civilian career to defend against online threats.
Business
Another Try at Curbing VA Bonuses Advances in the House
The new legislation would empower the secretary to block certain retirement benefits while capping bonuses for executives.
Policy
NSA Spying Is At Stake in This 'Last-Ditch' Reform Bill
With the clock winding down, lawmakers are staging one last attempt to rein in the government’s surveillance powers.
Defense Systems
Army says intelligence system is getting easier to use
The service plans to reduce complexity and improve training for DCGS-A, which has met with criticism and resistance from users.
Defense Systems
Special forces aiming to lock down BlackBerry 10 devices
The command wants an "integrity agent" to ensure devices can operate in a trusted state and resist any kind of tampering.
Threats
US, Iraq Forces Working To Protect Ramadi, Dempsey Says
The Joint Chiefs Chairman says that the fall of Ramadi to Islamic State militants wouldn't be a symbolic defeat for the Iraqi government.
Ideas
How Terrorists Are Turning Robots Into Weapons
Terrorists and college kids already have hacked into government drones. It's time to rethink security with the rise of robotics.
Science & Tech
Pentagon To Recruit Thousands For Cybersecurity Reserve Force
Military leaders want private sector and National Guard cyber professionals at the ready in case of a national network emergency.
Business
The NSA's Fight To Keep Its Best Hackers
Even with flexible hiring authorities, the agency is losing its elite employees to deep-pocketed cyber-security firms.
Threats
New Nigerian President Buhari Has a New Plan for Taking on Boko Haram
Muhammadu Buhari's op-ed in the New York Times signals a change in approach to taking on the terrorist group.
Policy
Meet The US Treasure Hunters Racing To Protect Artifacts From War
Amid escalating violence in the Middle East and Africa, the Library of Congress is on a mission to secure history.
Ideas
What the ISIS Campaign Teaches Us About the Future of War
Winning today's fights still means reaching an actual victory, focusing on changing players, and heeding history.
Threats