Science & Tech
Why the U.S. Is Charging China With Cyberspying on American Companies
Cyberspying is estimated to cost the U.S. economy tens of billions a year. 'Enough is enough,' Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday. By Dustin Volz
Defense Systems
Cyber charges against China could raise the stakes for US commands
The first-of-a-kind cyber espionage charges against five Chinese military officials will sharpen the focus on the cyber domain.
Defense Systems
Feel the force: Army tests tactile comm for the battlefield
The Army Research Lab’s haptic system helps soldiers navigate, communicate and identify targets at night without having to look at a screen.
Defense Systems
Tiny robots could conduct surveillance, search houses for soldiers
ARL partners with academia and industry to develop technologies for autonomous, insect-sized systems.
Policy
Congress Considers Hundreds of NDAA Amendments This Week
The National Defense Authorization Act begins moving through the Senate this week, while the House sorts through its own NDAA amendments. By Billy House
Threats
Inside America's Shadow War on Terror—and Why It Will Never End
As the Afghanistan war winds down, the war against extremists is nowhere near finished. By James Kitfield
Business
Top VA Official Resigns Ahead of Schedule in Wait List Scandal
Robert Petzel, the VA's undersecretary for health, had already planned to retire this year. By Bob Brewin
Ideas
How Corruption Guts Militaries: The Ukraine Case Study
Ukraine’s ousted strongman, Viktor Yanukovych 'deliberately destroyed the military.' Arming the corrupt networks he left behind would make things worse. By Sarah Chayes
Threats
Pakistan Wants Drones and It Doesn't Need America's Permission to Get Them
There may be more cooperation between Pakistan and China than the Pakistani government admits. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
VA Scandal Could Be Worse for Democrats Than Benghazi
Anger over VA wait lists could revive accusations that Obama does not demand accountability in his government. By George E. Condon, Jr.
Threats
Lawmakers Fear Nigerian Forces Are Unwilling to Pursue Boko Haram
A 1997 U.S. law is preventing the Pentagon from taking a more active role in the hunt for Boko Haram. By Sarah Mimms
Threats
Hagel Wants Gulf States to Combine Missile Defense Systems
It’s a tall order, but uniting air and missile defense from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could deter an attack from Iran. By Rachel Oswald
Defense Systems
DOD, DHS collaborate to improve anti-IED measures
Departments leverage each other’s apps and systems, adapting them for their own use.
Defense Systems
Army builds an immersive simulator for armored vehicles – and builds it fast
The TRICT, developed by Army engineers in 18 months, provides a realistic exterior and interior environment for training on MRAPs.
Business
Why Obama Is Just the Latest President Unable to Fix the VA
Wars, technology, and red tape trump campaign promises when it comes to VA trouble. By Jordain Carney and Stacy Kaper
Science & Tech
When a Drone Flies Into a Jet Engine, Bad Things Happen
This video shows one reason why the U.S. is slow to open civilian airspace for drones. By Nick Stockton
Threats
Here's Your Pocket Guide to the South China Sea Tensions
Everything you wanted to know from the pivot to the Paracel Islands, from the Council on Foreign Relations. By Beina Xu
Threats
Like CSI Pakistan, New Methods Hope to Boost Counterterrorism
Corrupt and inept systems have hampered Pakistan's ability to track terrorists for years. Now, that looks to be changing. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Shinseki Won’t Resign, Vows To Stop VA’s ‘Secret Wait Lists’
Embattled VA Secretary Eric Shinseki squared off with senators and reporters Thursday. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats