Defense Systems
Army awards $7.2 billion deal for integrated intelligence support
Twenty-one contractors will have to compete for individual task orders to support intelligence, information operations.
Defense Systems
Army turns to industry for better cyber capabilities
The Contracting Command is seeking white papers from contractors that can develop new cyber capabilities and approaches.
Defense Systems
iRobot wins $9.6 million contract with Canada
The robotics maker, a regular supplier for the U.S. military, will deliver 20 chemical- and bomb-sniffing PackBot robots.
Threats
Islamic State Releases Video That Appears to Show Execution of British Aid Worker
The militant group had threatened to kill David Cawthorne Haines in a previous video. By Kaveh Waddell
Ideas
The US Needs a Third Missile Defense Site
It’s time to reverse the decline in spending and start improving our missile defenses to keep pace with growing threats. By Sen. Jim Inhofe
Threats
Here’s What Arab Militaries Bring to the Fight Against the Islamic State
How useful would Gulf Arab contributions be? In purely military terms, not very. Here’s why. By Bobby Ghosh
Business
DOD Will Reconsider Thousands of Vietnam Vets’ Discharge Statuses
Because PTSD was not officially recognized as a disorder by the medical profession until 1980, many PTSD claims filed by Vietnam vets were denied. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
House Republicans Find Obama's Plans in Syria 'Unrealistic'
Seeking more details on Obama's plans for Syria, House Speaker John Boehner said, 'Somebody's boots will have to be on the ground.' By Daniel Newhauser and Billy House
Science & Tech
The Islamic State Is Losing the Twitter War
The Islamic State won’t be waging war in 140 characters or less. By Patrick Tucker
Business
The VA Needs To Move Fast To Better Help Its Newest Veterans
A new report turns a spotlight on the mounting problems facing America's new veterans, which it calls 'a key issue facing the nation.' By Charles S. Clark
Threats
As the Anti-Islamic State Coalition Takes Shape, Turkey Remains Reluctant
While 10 Arab countries agreed to partner with the U.S. against the Islamic State group, Turkish hostages remain an obstacle to Ankara's commitment. By Kaveh Waddell
Threats
Russia Steps Up Its Militarization of the North Pole
While the U.S. and Canada cancels a joint military exercise with Russia, Moscow says it has begun building new military facilities just west of Alaska. By Marina Koren
Science & Tech
Here's the 'Game-Changing' Tech Special Operators Want for Tomorrow's Wars
Directed-energy systems, night vision googles with full color displays and suits you might find in a comic book origin story. By Bob Brewin
Threats
Is Obama Losing His Battle With Perpetual War?
'This war, like all wars, must end,' Obama declared in May at the National Defense University. This week, the president set aside that goal. By Uri Friedman
Defense Systems
Navy hires Lockheed for next phase of SEWIP
Lockheed Martin receives up to $147 million for low-rate initial production of the upgraded electronic warfare system.
Defense Systems
Wearable robot will put a spring in soldiers' steps
The lightweight, flexible Soft Exosuit being developed at Harvard can cut down on fatigue and musculoskeletal injuries.
Threats
Not Fighting the Islamic State Could Be Worse Than Fighting It
In defense of escalating the president's campaign against the Islamic State group. By Jeffrey Goldberg
Threats
Gen. Allen To Manage Obama's Strategy Against the Islamic State
Retired Marine Corps Gen. John Allen is President Obama’s point man on the mission to destroy the Islamic State. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
The Military Just Asked Harvard To Make Them a Spider-Man Suit
How science is turning soldiers into superheroes. By Patrick Tucker
Threats