Threats

The US Military Is Intensifying the Fight Against Ebola

The U.S. military is engaged in a war against Ebola that has many fronts and spans multiple continents. By Ben Watson

Threats

The Aftermath of the Shooting in Ottawa

Here's what we know about the victim and the shooter in Wednesday's deadly attack on Canada's capital. By Polly Mosendz

Ideas

Why the US Needs a Strategy To Counter 'Hybrid Warfare'

The Pentagon should expect more than a conventional fight in any military conflict with Russia, China, Iran or Syria. And it should start preparing for it immediately. By Robert A. Newson

Threats

What the Colorado Teens Headed for Syria Tell Us About ISIS

Now more than ever, the Islamic State group's online recruitment efforts appear to be attracting more young people from far outside the Middle East. By Polly Mosendz

Defense Systems

Mobilizing the network? All those data sources can be a real drag

DOD needs to be prepared for the increased network complexity brought on by mobile command posts, UAVs and other data sources, SolarWinds’ Chris LaPoint writes.

Defense Systems

DISA mulls on-premises models for cloud providers

Under these scenarios, vendors would either set up shop inside a DOD data center or operate from a modular container on the premises.

Science & Tech

Here’s What the Next Brain Implant Will Be Made Of

Ever heard of graphene? A recent DARPA-funded study suggests it could soon be in brain implants. By Patrick Tucker

Policy

Congress Will Scramble To Pass Crucial Defense Legislation After Midterm Elections

Most of the must-pass defense bills have been left for the uncertain last days of Congress after Nov. 4. By Molly O’Toole

Business

The Army Wants To Fully Integrate Conventional and Special Operations Forces

Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have proven the benefits of joint conventional and special operations missions. Now the Army wants expand that formula. By Col. Mike Rauhut

Business

Military Retirees Will Receive a 1.7 Percent COLA for 2015

The cost of living adjustment for federal and military retirees reflects a slight loosening of the fiscal belt, though it's still the third straight year the boost has been less than two percent. By Kellie Lunney

Ideas

The Air Force’s Quiet Energy Revolution

Now, more than ever, energy is a critical means to maintain our strategic advantage. By Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James

Threats

Should the US Move Its Cobra Gold War Games Out of Thailand?

Thailand’s democratic regression has strategic consequences for the U.S., which has yet to register a clear response to the ongoing military coup. By Joshua Kurlantzick

Threats

Canadian Soldier Shot and Killed at War Memorial in Ottawa

The suspect was identified by police as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, a 32-year-old Canadian native. By Polly Mosendz

Defense Systems

4 strategies for dealing with the coming data tsunami

Done well, big data analytics uncovers valuable nuggets of intelligence hidden inside mountains of structured, unstructured, real-time and legacy data assets, NetApp’s Greg Gardner writes.

Science & Tech

Here Are Some Robots We Could Use To Fight Ebola in Africa

A robotic helping hand could fight Ebola from a safe distance. By Patrick Tucker

Science & Tech

How 3D Printing Could Help Replace Russian Rockets

The Pentagon could field an alternative to the Russian-made RD-180 rocket engine faster, but the technology is unproven. By Marcus Weisgerber

Business

Concerned About Retaliation, VA Wants To Restrict When Vets Can View Disability Claims Online

Officials are worried that some veterans could become violent if they believe that their disability claims are being denied. By Jordain Carney

Business

Afghanistan's Opium Trade Is at an All-Time High

After nearly a decade and $7.6 billion to eradicate Afghanistan's poppy fields, farmers grew an unprecedented 209,000 hectares of opium last year. By Charles S. Clark​