Policy
Bobby Jindal Wants To Be Wonk in Chief
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is positioning himself to be the national security wonk in 2016. By Molly O’Toole
Defense Systems
Army gives Apache pilots control over UAVs
Instead of just getting ISR from accompanying drones, helicopter pilots can now take control.
Defense Systems
These Marines will take Android smartphones into the field
An app for civil assistance missions will streamline data collection and sharing, while replacing manual, paper-based processes.
Threats
The CDC Is Relying on People To Tell the Truth About Contact with Ebola
The CDC’s proposed thermal screenings provide a fictional sense of security, according to both border protection officials and health experts. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Panetta's Book Could Not Have Come At a Worse Time for Obama
Vice President Biden may have been too candid in his recent remarks, but the damage from former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's book will be far more lasting. By George E. Condon, Jr.
Science & Tech
How Canine 'Smart Collars' May Soon Help Secure America's Borders
'Smart wrist-watches' and wearable cameras are already used by U.S. border protection agents. Similar devices could soon be found on their 1,500 canine teams. By Frank Konkel
Threats
Inside the Mini-Hospitals the Air Force Is Using To Fight Ebola in Africa
The 25-bed Expeditionary Medical Support System—or EMEDS—hospital dispatched to Liberia last month will be used to care for health care personnel in Liberia. By Bob Brewin
Policy
VA Is Bracing for a New Front in the Agent Orange Battle
A group of post-Vietnam War veterans say their illnesses are tied to the herbicide. So far, Veterans Affairs isn't buying it. By Jordain Carney
Ideas
What the West Can Learn from the Ukraine Crisis
The Ukraine crisis has potentially damaged the West’s influence and credibility in the region. Here are five lessons to keep in mind. By Andrew Wilson
Defense Systems
Air Force’s infrared satellite system gets to the next step
Lockheed and Northrop deliver the payload for the fourth GEO satellite in the Space Based Infrared System.
Defense Systems
Welcome aboard: Navy shipyard crews going paperless
Accenture wins a $16.3 million contract to develop a tablet-based mobile system for maintenance operations.
Threats
Where Is Kim Jong Un?
A guide to what we know—and don't know—about the North Korean leader's disappearance. By Adam Cathcart
Threats
The Military Is Spending $750 Million To Fight Ebola In Africa
The American mission in Liberia will take 4,000 troops, cost $750 million, and could last more than a year. By Russell Berman
Business
The Trouble With Defense Acquisition May Be the Workforce
The Defense Department could be doomed to wasteful spending when it comes to large weapons contracts if it doesn't change key incentives guiding its acquisition managers, a new report says. By Katherine McIntire Peters
Science & Tech
Should We Put Robots in Charge of Cybersecurity?
Most network intrusions can be traced back to human error. Are robots the answer? By Aliya Sternstein
Ideas
US Strategic Leaders Need to Think Bigger – Much Bigger
The entire international system is in flux. It’s time U.S. leaders figure out America’s core interests and start fresh. By Hanna Samir Kassab
Threats
Five Reasons To Pay Attention to Boko Haram’s Latest Video
While the public has largely forgotten about the extremist group Boko Haram, a new video suggests their campaign of terror and violence across Nigeria is far from finished. By Jacob Zenn and Allen Grane
Science & Tech
Twitter Sues the Government To Disclose More About Spying
Twitter’s legal action breaks from an agreement other tech giants made with the government earlier this year. By Dustin Volz
Defense Systems
ARL project: Better mileage, more power through supercomputing
Researchers working under an award from DOD's Frontier Project will tap a billion hours of supercomputing time to study—and improve—engine performance.
Defense Systems