Threats
In a Rare Move, Hagel Postpones Trip to Asia Amid Concerns in the Middle East
The postponement of Hagel’s Asia trip indicates that whatever is keeping him in Washington is particularly important. By Gordon Lubold
Defense Systems
Navy forges ahead with autonomous underwater programs
A $35.5 million contract award to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will support ongoing project and development of new technologies.
Defense Systems
Air Force nears finish line on massive ERP project
Accenture gets a $77.8 million contract for the final phase of DEAMS, which will give the service one financial management system.
Threats
Why Isn’t The Pentagon Using Supply Drones For Ebola?
Drones have long supplied fighters in Afghanistan. Now we need them to supply Ebola fighters in Africa. By Michael Auerbach
Policy
Defense Committees Will See New Leadership, Regardless of Election Results
Whatever the results of Tuesday’s midterm election, key congressional committees on national security will see a shakeup. By Molly O’Toole
Ideas
Building US-UK Military Relations With Science and Technology
Because the U.S. and Britain can’t afford to fight – or develop tomorrow’s technologies -- alone. By UK Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach
Science & Tech
The NSA's Mass-Surveillance Program Is About to Go on Trial
More than a year after Edward Snowden’s disclosures, an Appeals Court will weigh the government’s bulk collection of U.S. phone records. By Dustin Volz
Ideas
US Foreign Policy, Viewed from the Middle East
Washington's apparent moves toward containment are puzzling America's already tense Middle Eastern allies. By Elliott Abrams
Threats
The Taliban Is Trying To Flame India-Pakistan Tensions
The attack at Wagah, where an elaborate ceremony symbolizes hope for peace between the two adversaries, killed 52 and injured more than 100. By Matt Schiavenza
Threats
US, Allies Face Tragic Setbacks in Iraq and Syria
The losses underscore the fact that American support does not automatically lead to victory over ISIS. By Polly Mosendz
Business
Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals Fight for VA Benefits
Veterans who were exposed to toxic contaminants during their service are struggling to get benefits from the government. By Mike Magner
Ideas
These Countries Are Still Paying Off Debt from World War I
Several nations are still paying for WWI a century later. By Kabir Chibber
Threats
The Ubiquity of Cyber Espionage
Here’s why nation-states are the hackers we should be most afraid of. By Robinson Meyer
Defense Systems
Next generation of optical storage offers a big data option
Hitachi's enterprise platform can keep data for up to 1,000 years and is resistant to water, sand, even EMPs.
Defense Systems
Navy initiative makes cybersecurity an all-hands-on-deck job
Task Force Cyber Awakening, prompted by the NMCI hack, will apply cyber controls to all aspects of naval operations.
Science & Tech
Navy Launches ‘Task Force Cyber Awakening’
The Navy is embarking on a year-long effort to protect hardware and software across the service. By Aliya Sternstein
Ideas
Who Controls Foreign Policy – the President or Congress?
A Supreme Court case over passports for people born in Jerusalem could have a surprisingly big effect on the balance of power in the United States. By Garrett Epps
Science & Tech