Ideas
Is the Islamic State a Terrorist Group or an Insurgency?
What’s happening in Iraq and Syria calls for a full-blown counterinsurgency – if the American people can stomach it. By Jerry Meyerle
Ideas
The Navy Has No Strategy? A Response to Randy Forbes
The Navy is far from rudderless. In fact, it’s a victim of it’s own overwhelming success. By Jerry Hendrix
Defense Systems
Sign of the times: cyber's bigger role in Air Force's Red Flag
Cyber specialists test their capabilities during the service’s principal air-to-air combat training exercise.
Defense Systems
Air Force fires back at IG over Reaper buys
The service says that the DOD Inspector General's report on purchases of the unmanned aircraft used out-of-date information.
Threats
Gen. Campbell Will Recommend a Slower Drawdown in Afghanistan, If Needed
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan says he’s staying flexible when it comes to drawing down troops. By Gordon Lubold
Ideas
What Drones Can Do Besides Killing Terrorists
It’s time everyone – including the media – start distinguishing between combat drones that kill and surveillance drones that save lives. By Melissa S. Hersh
Policy
House Intel Chief Wants To Increase Cyber Attacks Against Russia
The United States needs to be on the offensive when it comes to a preventing cyber war, says Rep. Mike Rogers. By Patrick Tucker
Business
From War To Work
A multiagency effort is helping veterans make the transition to civilian life. By Charlie Clark.
Defense Systems
New technology looks deep to identify counterfeit microchips
The Advanced Scanning Optical Microscope works at the nanometer level to help ensure the reliability of integrated circuits.
Defense Systems
Pentagon launches Insider Threat Program
Several years in the making, the program looks to create an integrated process for keeping classified information under wraps.
Policy
Everything You Need To Know About the GOP’s 2016 Frontrunners On National Security
Defense One brings you our early take on the rumored Republican 2016 candidates’ national security credentials. By Molly O’Toole
Science & Tech
This Could Be the Navy SEAL's Boat of Tomorrow
The attack boats of tomorrow could look nothing like those of today. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
How Ebola Turned Into an Epidemic
In a 90-second video, world renowned public health expert Hans Rosling explains how Ebola spread. By Annalisa Merelli
Business
Review Finds the Military’s Health System Is Good, But Far from ‘World-Class’
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s comprehensive review of the military’s health system yielded mixed results one year after it was rolled out. By Ben Watson
Business
How To Determine the Success of Air Strikes in Syria
Targeting these 5 categories of an enemy's system can determine the success or failure of an air strike campaign like the US-led one in Syria today. By Col. Clint Hinote
Business
The Strange But True Reason the US Isn't Destroying Its Old Nukes
Since a small asteroid crashed in Russia last year, scientists are working on ways to destroy them before impact -- and they're not ruling out nuclear weapons. By Tim Fernholz
Defense Systems
US indicts four for hacks of Army, tech company networks
Information stolen in the hacks includes Army helicopter training software, confidential data and source codes.
Defense Systems
ATK enters competition to replace Russian rocket engine
Solid-rocket booster manufacturer would compete with a United Launch Alliance-Blue Origins team for new Atlas V engine.
Defense Systems
NGA enlisting help for a classified spectral library effort
The agency is looking to fulfill a small business set aside for a database of the surface reflection measurements for certain materials.
Business