Threats
What Does Hamas Want?
Want to understand what the Muslim Brotherhood's Gaza branch wants? Study its theology, strategy, and history. By Jeffrey Goldberg
Defense Systems
Air Force: SBIRS upgrades would cause delays, increase costs
Senate’s proposal to upgrade the early-warning satellites’ sensors could endanger the constellation’s operational capabilities, a report says.
Defense Systems
ARL to print 3D skulls to study the effects of shockwaves
Researchers are looking to replicate the human skull to prevent damage caused by the rapid changes in air pressure caused by explosions.
Defense Systems
Army awards $89 million contract for C3 support
ManTech will provide command, control and communications software support for combat operations, field logistics and training.
Business
The Army Will Lay Off 500 Majors This Month
The involuntary separations are part of the Army's plan to downsize to 490,000 soldiers by the end of 2015. By Eric Katz
Policy
At the U.S.-Africa Summit, Economics, Electricity and Terrorism
African leaders are in Washington this week to find ways to boost economic and security ties with the United States. By George E. Condon Jr.
Policy
Ron Paul Says Bring Edward Snowden Home
With Snowden’s asylum in Russia in limbo, the former House member is pushing for the clemency option. By Dustin Volz
Threats
Getting on a U.S. Military Base Will Now Include an FBI Background Check
In the wake of the Fort Hood and Washington Navy Yard shooting, the Defense Department will now check IDs against the FBI’s criminal database. By Aliya Sternstein
Policy
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Target the Senate
Three Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are hoping to be the first candidates elected to the upper chamber. By Zach C. Cohen
Threats
Obama: America ‘Does Not Control Everything Around the World’
In a sober, somewhat resigned press conference, President Obama says the U.S. can’t solve every problem in the world. By Brian Resnick
Science & Tech
Elon Musk Says Robots Could Be More Dangerous Than Nukes
The Tesla and Space-X founder is worried about the dark side of artificial intelligence. By Adam Pasick
Ideas
The White House Must Delegate More National Security, Officials Say
To manage the many conflicts happening at once, the White House is urged to loosen its grip. By Gayle Tzemach Lemon
Defense Systems
How one Army base is getting to 'net zero' energy use
Fort Buchanan uses an incentive-laden Army Corps of Engineers program to install solar, wind and water systems while cutting usage rates.
Defense Systems
NGA awards $335 million contract for Map of the World project
BAE Systems will provide support and develop new data sources for the integrated geospatial intelligence tool.
Defense Systems
Army cyber training center to get new commander
Maj. Gen. Stephen Fogarty is set to take over in September.
Science & Tech
CIA's Amazon-Built Cloud Just Went Live
The intelligence community's ambitious project to improve intelligence-sharing all 17 agencies is now akin to a freight train accelerating down the tracks. By Frank Konkel
Science & Tech
There’s Really No Way To Screen for Ebola at Airports
We can’t keep Ebola out of the United States, but we can do a better job of border protection. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Senate Clears Funding for Israel's Iron Dome
The last-minute measure won unanimous support ahead of August's recess. By Michael Catalini
Threats
Why Israel Is Facing Down a Total War With Hamas
After the sudden collapse of Friday's cease-fire, we must consider what happens if this conflict comes off the rails. By Jeffrey Goldberg
Ideas