Business
Defense Firms Put Down Roots in UAE
Global defense companies are opening offices and forming partnerships with local industry in hopes of winning business in the United Arab Emirates.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Is One Step Closer To Awarding a New $11 Billion Health Records Deal
The Defense Department has narrowed down the list of contenders vying for a chance to upgrade its health records system to the tune of up to $11 billion over ten years
Science & Tech
Spy Research Agency Is Building a Machine To Predict Cyber Attacks
The intelligence community is holding a contest to design software that combs open source data to predict cyber attacks before they occur.
Ideas
The World Needs New Rules for Armed Drones
New data shows how armed drones are proliferating around the world and why international standards to govern them are overdue.
Science & Tech
How the Military Will Fight ISIS on the Dark Web
ISIS already is on the Dark Web raising money through Bitcoin. The military is on the Dark Web, too.
Business
Ukraine Seeks US Weapons at Middle East Arms Expo
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko came to a massive arms tradeshow in Abu Dhabi where he called on Washington to provide his military with defensive weapons.
Defense Systems
DISA's $1.6B deal with VMWare on hold after protests
Other companies say the agreement with the virtualization provider creates a competitive disadvantage.
Defense Systems
You can talk to a computer, but DARPA wants a real conversation
Program aims to remove the communications barrier so humans and computers can work collaboratively.
Defense Systems
Navy looks to add sensor/targeting array to Special Ops planes
The service wants a multifaceted electro-optical system for C-130J transport aircraft.
Threats
SecDef: The Strategy Against the Islamic State Is Working
After a day-long conference in Kuwait, Defense Secretary Ash Carter left open the possibility of a sharpened U.S. approach against the Islamic State.
Ideas
What Is the Future of War?
Facing a new inflection point, 'Future of War' project members sound off with their take on where conflict is headed in the 21st century.
Science & Tech
Multiple Companies Protest $1.6 Billion Pentagon Contract
Several companies have filed bid protests citing unfair terms in the Defense Information Systems Agency’s recent $1.6 billion cloud services contract.
Policy
Paralyzed by Ukraine, Dumbfounded by Russia
President Obama has faced overseas challenges before. But he has never had to stare down a nuclear power bent on reestablishing its sphere of influence.
Threats
Why Arab Ground Troops Won't Defeat ISIS
It is one thing for the Egyptian air force to bomb ISIS from the air. But the ability of Arab militaries to fight an organized, motivated enemy is highly suspect.
Business
Pentagon Weapons Chief To Meet With Ukrainians
Even though they are not allowed to sell to them, U.S. arms makers are meeting with Ukrainian military officials, listening to their weapons wish list.
Defense Systems
JIE: How DOD is building a bigger network that's also a smaller target
The Joint Regional Security Stacks add speed to the interservice network while reducing its cyber attack surface.
Policy
