Threats
In the War Against ISIS, Iran Is Not – and Will Not Be – a Friend to the US
In the fight against the Islamic State, your enemy’s enemy is not automatically your friend. By Bobby Ghosh
Business
83,000 American Veterans Are Still Missing in Action
The Government Accountability Office estimates that up to 35,000 of them can eventually be identified. By Brian Resnick
Policy
Why the US Sent a C-17 to a Chinese Air Show Despite Concerns Inside the Pentagon
Despite concerns, the U.S. agreed to showcase a C-17 transport jet at a Chinese air show. By Gordon Lubold and Marcus Weisgerber
Business
How the Defense Department's Procurement Problems Are Hurting National Security
The Pentagon spends too much time and money buying weapons that don't deliver. By Marcus Weisgerber
Ideas
Look Deeper, The Asia Pivot Isn’t Dead
The administration would do well to promote the U.S. government’s real work being done in Asia beyond ceremonies. By John R. Deni
Ideas
Improve the VA by Keeping It Simple
Cultural change at the VA has to go beyond the necessary initial focus on ethics and values. It needs to penetrate the bureaucracy. By Alex Nicholson
Ideas
How Three Veterans Uncovered the Iraq War's Biggest Untold Story
Abandoned Iraqi chemical weapons wounded at least 600 U.S. soldiers. Telling their stories would be no easy feat. By Alex Horton
Policy
Joe Biden Says the US and Israel Are Friends. And Sometimes Friends Fight
The vice president sought to smooth over U.S.-Israeli relations Monday in an address to the Jewish Federations of North America. By Lauren Fox
Ideas
General Dempsey on How Americans Can Serve Together With Veterans
It’s time to move beyond yellow ribbons and welcome home ceremonies to a deeper understanding of those who have volunteered to wear the uniform. By Gen. Martin Dempsey
Business
Ahead of Veteran’s Day, VA Announces Major Reforms
VA Secretary Bob McDonald just announced a major overhaul of the government's second-largest agency. Will it work? By Ben Watson
Science & Tech
The Cyborg Medicine of Tomorrow Is Inside the Veteran of Today
Here’s why the future of human enhancement lies with the nation’s wounded veterans. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Back From Midterms, Congress To Take Up NDAA, VA Reform, Ebola and ISIS
Both current and newly elected lawmakers return to Capitol Hill to talk ISIS strategy and take the temperature of the VA's efforts to clean up its act. By Billy House and Rachel Roubein
Ideas
These Are the Marines' Biggest Challenges, 239 Years Later
The Marines’ mission in Helmand Province just ended and the Corps just got its 36th commandant. Here's what lies ahead for the force. By Stephen Liszewski
Threats
Destroying ISIS Goes Beyond Killing Its Leadership
A U.S.-led coalition has reportedly killed a top aide to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. But getting rid of the terror group's leadership isn't going to be enough. By Matt Schiavenza
Defense Systems
DARPA wants to turn large planes into aircraft carriers for UAS
The agency is looking for ideas on how to adapt aircraft such as a C-130 or B-52 to enable small unmanned aircraft to go on long-range missions.
Defense Systems
What Defense agencies can do with 'big geospatial data'
All that data collected every day can be overwhelming, but there are ways to make efficient use of it, Thermopylae’s A.J. Clack writes.
Defense Systems
Can derived credentials replace CACs? What you need to know
The need for them is real, but there are still a few details to be worked out, say Intel Corp.'s Kevin Fiftal and Steve Taylor.
Ideas