Defense Systems
Army crowdsources project to build mobile command center
The Rapid Equipping Force stages a Make-A-Thon with an online community and soldiers at Fort Benning to find a fast way of turning an Army ATV into a battlefield command center.
Threats
Is This Submerged Rock East Asia's Next Flashpoint?
Caught between China, Japan and South Korea, this underwater island could become become another spot where tempers flare. By Lily Kuo
Business
Hagel Softens on Troop Deal, Gives Karzai Until February - But Not April
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel now says Afghanistan has to sign a troop deal by February’s NATO meeting. It’s not the April elections that worries him; it’s the runoffs. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
Eight Tech Giants Urge Obama and Congress to Rein In NSA
Tech giants like Microsoft and Google are urging the administration to enact reforms that make surveillance programs more secure and transparent. By Bob Brewin
Science & Tech
Using Search Tools to Declassify Presidential Docs - Starting With Reagan's
New tools could find emails and other documents that are ready to be published for public release. By Joseph Marks
Policy
Can Congress Pass an NDAA This Year?
Lawmakers have their plates full, and its not clear whether or not a budget agreement will pass on Capitol Hill. By Billy House
Defense Systems
Army graduates its first class of cyber network defenders
The service creates a new military occupational specialty to help meet the demand for cybersecurity experts.
Ideas
How a Rock Concert Turned Nelson Mandela into a Cold Warrior
In standing for justice, Nelson Mandela helped end 20th-century totalitarianism. His 1988 birthday concert was a shot fired.
Policy
Harry Reid in Hot Seat for Iran Sanctions Vote
The Senate majority leader could alter the fate of the Iran deal next week -- back the White House by denying a vote on additional sanctions, or let the Senate vote and risk undermining Obama's chances with Tehran. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
House Intel Chair Slams White House Outreach to Syria's Islamist Rebels
Mike Rogers says the administration's approach reflects their lack of strategy towards the ongoing conflict. By Sara Sorcher
Ideas
Why Economics, Not Military Might, Is the Future of Foreign Policy
The story is the same around the world: the prospect of money, and not military power, is driving state-state relations. By David Rohde
Defense Systems
Navy launches first drone from submerged submarine
The results from the Naval Research Lab’s six-year project promise to expand the ISR ability of the submarine fleet.
Defense Systems
Ohio leverages Air Force ties in drone competition
Midwestern states play their card in the regional contest to host UAS test centers.
Business
Spared from Hagel’s Cuts: Cyber, Asia-Pacific, Homeland Policy Jobs
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is cutting 200 jobs from his front office – but he made sure to protect several key policy positions in homeland, cyber and the Asia-Pacific. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
Navy Launches a Drone from a Submerged Submarine
The drone flew a ‘successful several hour’ mission after launching from a submerged submarine. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Japan Knew That Biden Would Go Soft on China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is aware of the complex geopolitical game at play in East Asia. That's why he didn't implore the Vice President to go hard on Beijing. By Steve Clemons
Science & Tech
Cyber Arms Dealers Peddle 85 Worms a Day
New research says that boutique security firms are finding flaws in software and selling them to the highest bidders--not necessarily the good guys. By Aliya Sternstein
Ideas
Here’s What the Army Thinks War Will Look Like in 2030
Top brass gathered in Washington, D.C., recently to review the Army’s latest war games. What does war look like in 2030? (Hint: it’s not that different than today). By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Congress to Karzai: Sign the Security Pact Already!
Congressional Republicans want President Obama to push for a long-term agreement with Kabul. By Sara Sorcher
Defense Systems