Business
How Defense Offsets Help Drive the Global Defense Industry
The market for offsets, or pledges defense contractors make with foreign governments to secure future business, is set to double in the next five years. By Patrick Costello
Defense Systems
Intelligence agency has a cold plan for faster, cheaper supercomputing
IARPA launches a program for cryogenic computing that could hit exascale levels while drawing considerably less power than today’s fastest machines.
Defense Systems
Can transparent computing stop the worst cyberattacks?
A new DARPA program wants to throw light on the dark alleys in computer systems where Advanced Persistent Threats and other attacks hide.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Wants You To Tell Them What To Invest in for the Future
The military is on the hunt for the next big tech breakthrough. Here’s how to help. By Patrick Tucker
Business
Military Pay Raise Set for 1 Percent
The final version of the fiscal 2015 defense authorization bill, which the House could vote on this week, includes a 1 percent pay raise. By Kellie Lunney
Science & Tech
Worrying About Cyber War Is Making Us Less Safe
Here’s why hype makes for bad policy. By Leo Mirani
Policy
Will Sexual Assault Reform Derail the Defense Bill?
With time running short, Senate Armed Services leaders want to rush passage of the new defense bill without any amendments tacked on. By Jordain Carney and Alex Brown
Threats
The Maker of the AK-47 Says It's a 'Weapon of Peace'
Moscow-based Kalashnikov Concern just unveiled a new corporate logo and slogan aimed at promoting peace. By Jason Karaian
Ideas
Why China Tripled Its Military Presence in Africa
A recent increase in Chinese troops in Africa raises questions about whether Beijing’s long-standing principle of non-interference will hold in the future. By Sean J. Li
Policy
Rand Paul Says War Should Be a ‘Last Resort’
The Republican senator and possible 2016 contender warns that ‘intervention has unintended consequences.’ By Shane Goldmacher
Defense Systems
IG: DOD has dropped the ball on IPv6 transition
Report says the department needs to make a priority of enabling IPv6, which is seen as essential to handling all the new Internet-connected devices coming online.
Defense Systems
DISA takes on defense of DOD networks
The agency's new role, part of the plan for an integrated defense, will allow the U.S. Cyber Command "to function at the operational level of war."
Science & Tech
What Happens When You Pose as the Defense Secretary on Twitter?
What you can learn about real threats from the fake secretary of defense. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Lawmakers Warn Ash Carter’s Easy Confirmation Will Be Tough on Obama
To lawmakers, it’s not about Ash Carter as defense secretary. The pick is about the president. By Molly O’Toole
Threats
How Afghans Feel About the Direction of Their Country
A poll of more than 9,000 Afghans revealed three-quarters of the population still fear for their lives during routine, everyday travel. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Business
Obama’s New Look Pentagon Trio of Carter, Work, Kendall Excites Defense Industry
With President Obama’s expected nomination of Ashton Carter to become defense secretary, the Pentagon would have one of the strongest, business-focused management teams, defense experts say. By Marcus Weisgerber
Threats
Lebanon Says It Detained a Wife and Child of ISIL’s Leader
Security officials from Lebanon say they apprehended the two at the Lebanese-Syrian border 10 days ago. By Bobby Ghosh
Threats