Science & Tech
3 Things That Have to Happen Before Robot Soldiers Hit the Battlefield
Rumors of Terminator-style soldiers have been greatly exaggerated. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Can the U.S. Military Really ‘Pivot’ to Asia?
Two top military commanders in the Pacific say they need more forces, subs and ships to carry out President Obama’s pivot to Asia. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
U.S. To Limit Materials That Can Be Used in a ‘Dirty Bomb’
U.S. officials will phase out certain radiological materials in hospitals that can also be used in ‘dirty bomb’ attacks. By Douglas P. Guarino
Ideas
Getting Past Crimea at the Nuclear Security Summit
Russia’s annexation of Crimea has cast a shadow over the biannual meeting, threatening to distract delegates from securing the world’s nuclear weapons. By Stewart M. Patrick and Claire Schachter
Science & Tech
Lawmakers, Obama Want to End NSA’s Bulk Data Collection
Some of the fiercest defenders of the NSA now want to end the agency's controversial practice of collecting records on millions of phone calls. By Brendan Sasso
Policy
Can Obama Still Be 'Leader of the Free World'?
Is being ‘leader of the free world’ too much to ask of any U.S. president these days? By Michael Hirsh
Defense Systems
Navy’s robot will interact with sailors, fight fires aboard ship
NRL and researchers from Virginia Tech and Penn recently demonstrated a humanoid robot, SAFFiR, that can work side-by-side with firefighters.
Defense Systems
Army network of the future: Fast, flexible and end-to-end
CIO says the service aims to increase bandwidth and IT capacity “a thousand times.”
Threats
The Easiest Way We Could Stop the Prospect of Nuclear Terrorism
The core truth: no nuclear material means no nuclear bombs. By Graham Allison
Policy
Leaders Hope Advocacy Begets Governance at Nuclear Security Summit
At it's third gathering, summit leaders look for permanency toward nuclear free world. By Sebastian Sprenger
Policy
How Vladimir Putin Is Like an American Neocon
Anti-appeasement? Power focused? At any cost? Check. Check. Check. By Peter Beinart
Business
The Pentagon Can't Buy All Its F-35s for $390.4 Billion
The latest downbeat watchdog report finds software woes likely to delay F-35 further. By Charles S. Clark
Business
The Myth Behind the Hollow Force
The disconnect lies in the difference between a smaller force and a hollow force. By Russell Rumbaugh
Policy
Obama’s Stature Is on the Line This Week in European Trip
President Obama’s four-nation swing was a routine gathering of world leaders. Now, it’s an emergency meeting over Russia. By George E. Condon, Jr.
Policy
Fight Over Ukraine Aid Brews in Congress
Senators are expected to overcome a procedural hurdle, but disagreement over an IMF provision remains. By Jordain Carney
Defense Systems
Small, deep-UV lasers could detect biological and chemical agents on the battlefield
DARPA’s LUSTER program aims for handheld lasers that would allow soldiers to detect dangerous substances from a distance.
Defense Systems
Biometrics for access control is knocking on the door
After a 90-day Army pilot program, provost marshal general concludes: “This is the future.”
Defense Systems
Navy sending black-box locator to aid in search for MH 370
The Pacific Command is sending the highly sensitive Towed Pinger Locator 25 system to the Indian Ocean.
Defense Systems
Classified NRO satellite readied for launch
Secret mission will use a heavy lift launch configuration.
Ideas