Threats
Has Russia Invaded Ukraine Again?
A convoy of tanks and trucks reportedly crossed the border into Luhansk, threatening a new escalation in the region. By Dashiell Bennett
Defense Systems
Army lab developing small drone with insect-like vision
The palm-sized UAV is a step toward autonomous platforms that can work with small units and individual soldiers.
Defense Systems
Boeing claims new anti-jam capability
A new tactical waveform demonstrated by the satellite maker could be used in existing terminals and satellites.
Threats
Pentagon Counter-IED Group Heads to Iraq as Attacks Surge
The Joint IED Defeat Organization will deploy to Baghdad help stop roadside bomb attacks, but will have to rely on Iraqi soldiers to disable and destroy bombs. By Marcus Weisgerber
Science & Tech
How Can Technology Fight Ebola in Off-the-Grid West Africa?
Leveraging technology to combat Ebola in West Africa was always going to be an uphill fight. By Jack Moore
Ideas
How the US Can Turn the GCC Into a Lasting Military Alliance
The Islamic State has achieved one thing: it got the GCC to agree on something. Now, can the U.S. make it last? By Melissa G. Dalton
Business
VA Secretary Says He’s Moving Fast To Remove Bad Employees
VA Secretary Bob McDonald is defending his commitment to holding employees accountable and firing them when necessary. By Kellie Lunney
Threats
US Targets the Khorasan Group With a New Round of Airstrikes
The Defense Department says the terrorist organization is plotting to attack the United States or Europe. By Jordain Carney
Science & Tech
The Military Wants New Technologies To Fight Drones
These are the technologies we will use to counter drones in the future. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Plunging Oil Prices Set Off a Global Chess Game
High oil prices have sustained kleptocracies in places like Russia and Venezuela. Will the fall in prices at the pump also mean more instability around the world? By Norm Ornstein
Science & Tech
The FBI’s Quiet Plan To Expand Its Hacking Powers
Authorities are asking a little-known rule-making panel to increase the FBI’s search warrant powers to remotely hack into computers. By Dustin Volz
Threats
The D Brief: Austin’s briefing won’t be televised; Former SEAL sues his lawyer; Death rate in Afg unsustainable; and a bit more.
By Gordon Lubold with Ben Watson
Defense Systems
Air Force hospital adds Ebola-zapping robot
The Xenex system uses xenon ultraviolet light to rid rooms of a full range of viruses.
Defense Systems
With pull of a plug, Navy completes transition to new ERP system
The final portions of the old system are transferred to Navy ERP, as MFCS is shut down.
Threats
As End Looms, US Warns Afghan Troops Taking ‘Unsustainable’ Casualties
While NATO curbs its mission, Afghanistan’s troop fatalities and attrition are placing enormous strains on Kabul’s security forecast. By Ben Watson
Policy
The Senate's Defense Policy Could Soon Rest in John McCain's Hands
Sen. John McCain is widely expected to become the next Armed Services Committee chairman in January. Here's how things could get interesting. By Jordain Carney
Policy
Obama To Ask Congress for New War Powers To Fight ISIS
After insisting for months he had sufficient authority to fight ISIS, Obama on Wednesday announced he will ask Congress for a new AUMF. By Molly O’Toole
Business
