Defense Systems
Academy teams do battle in cyber exercise
The Service Academy Cyber Stakes, hosted by DARPA, raises the skills of cadets and midshipmen.
Defense Systems
DARPA looks to upgrade space junk monitoring
Agency will spend up to $1.4 million to improve OrbitOutlook program, which monitors objects in low-Earth orbit.
Threats
Kerry Calls Climate Change a Threat to National Security
The Secretary of State says climate change can be considered a 'weapon of mass destruction.' By Clare Foran
Science & Tech
The End of the New ICBM
Facing enormous cost estimates, advocates for the nuclear triad just threw in the towel on building a new intercontinental ballistic missile. By Stephen Young
Threats
Has Intervention Helped or Hurt Bosnia?
The answer matters for world leaders faced with conflicts in countries like Syria and Ukraine. By David Rohde
Threats
In Advance of Iran Talks, U.S. Carriers Pull Back from Gulf
The Navy insists it hasn't strategically reduced its strength there as talks with Iran move ahead. By Global Security Newswire
Science & Tech
Hackers Target VFW Website
Researchers say the attack was timed to coincide with last week's snowstorm. By Aliya Sternstein
Business
Poll: It's Time for Congress to Agree to Close Military Bases
A National Journal poll of security insiders says Congress needs to get on board with military base closures, but agrees that it probably won't. By Sara Sorcher
Threats
A Question for Obama's Syria Critics: What Are the Alternatives?
The civil war in Syria is horrific, but a strategy superior to President Obama's has yet to emerge. By Steve Clemons
Defense Systems
Why DOD needs to consider commercial SATCOM
Budget pressures, bandwidth demand and technical innovations in the private sector should lead the military to commercial options.
Defense Systems
Navy’s first laser gun could target drones, small craft
The deployment will test the viability of directed-energy weapons, which have limitations, but are a lot cheaper than missiles.
Defense Systems
DOD reaches $40.5M enterprise deal for Adobe products
The three-year agreement allows Army, Air Force and DISA to standardize tools.
Defense Systems
When GPS falters, where will the military turn?
The potential for spoofing and jamming is prompting a look at old and new technologies.
Ideas
America’s Fusion Race With China Is Heating Up, So Why Is Washington Going Cold?
This week, America's efforts to harness emerging atomic energy made big gains, but could be short-lived without government funding. By Patrick Tucker
Ideas
Why the U.S. Should Use British Missiles on Reaper Drones
For compatibility and cost-effectiveness, military cooperation between nations must start from the beginning. By Peter Westmacott
Defense Systems
Zero-day attack targets military via veterans’ website
The drive-by attack, dubbed Operation SnowMan by security company FireEye, has infected VFW.org and exploits a flaw in Internet Explorer.
Defense Systems
Hagel makes pick to lead Navy’s Cyber Command
Rear Adm. Jan Tighe, currently deputy director, would replace Vice. Adm. Michael Rogers.
Defense Systems
Special Forces 'Iron Man' suit prototypes arrive in June
Integrated armor system will provide special operators ballistic and fire protection.
Science & Tech
How Did Snowden Steal Millions of Documents? He Had Help
We finally know how Edward Snowden pulled off one of the greatest thefts of classified documents in government history. By Dustin Volz
Science & Tech