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Drone-Hunting Blimp To Launch Over Washington

A high-altitude radar blimp is set to take off over the nation’s capital. By Patrick Tucker

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Upgrades Will Let the Navy’s LCS Operate in More Dangerous Waters

The Pentagon approves a plan to upgrade the Navy’s littoral combat ships with more firepower and defensive equipment, but is it enough? By Marcus Weisgerber and Patrick Tucker

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These Were China's Top 10 Cyber Security Threats in 2014

A Chinese internet company just listed 2014's biggest information security incidents. By Adam Segal

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Navy Tests Super Precise Laser Weapon in Persian Gulf

Deployed aboard a ship in the Persian Gulf, the Navy’s new drone-killing laser is exceeding expectations. By Patrick Tucker

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Can Iran Turn Off Your Lights?

Is Iran all bark and no bite on cyberwar? By Patrick Tucker

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V-22 Osprey Could Get Some Serious Firepower

The Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey has relied on its agility to defend itself, but forward-firing rockets could give the tiltrotor more lethal firepower. By Marcus Weisgerber

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America's Spies Want To Build an Even More Super Supercomputer

The Intelligence Community's research arm is directing scientists to build a system that could make America the frontrunner in world supercomputing. By Frank Konkel

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Why Eel Drones Are the Future of Naval Warfare

Robots that mimic the movement of eels could be the future of amphipods assault. By Patrick Tucker

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The Pentagon Wants You To Tell Them What To Invest in for the Future

The military is on the hunt for the next big tech breakthrough. Here’s how to help. By Patrick Tucker

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Worrying About Cyber War Is Making Us Less Safe

Here’s why hype makes for bad policy. By Leo Mirani

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What Happens When You Pose as the Defense Secretary on Twitter?

What you can learn about real threats from the fake secretary of defense. By Patrick Tucker

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What Happens When Spies Can Eavesdrop on Any Conversation?

The possibility of searchable conversations anywhere, thanks to better speech recognition software, recording device miniaturization, and future smart dust. By Patrick Tucker

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White House Push To Allow FBI Phone Hacks Could Hurt Intelligence Gathering

Two former Navy SEALs say that the White House and FBI push against encryption will hurt troops, intelligence gathering. By Patrick Tucker

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Will Veterans' Data Ever Truly Be Secure?

The VA’s chief information officer told a House committee that the agency’s domain controllers are secure. By Frank Konkel

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This Robot Military Supply Helicopter Could Soon Be Fighting Wildfires

The K-Max has performed well in supplying troops in Afghanistan. Now it could help fight fires around the world. By Patrick Tucker

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A Look Inside a Secret US Air Force Intelligence Center

With no U.S. boots on the ground in Syria and not many in Iraq, it’s up to young intelligence analysts here to search for Islamic State militants. By Marcus Weisgerber

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The Environmentally Friendly Drone That Could 'Disappear' on the Battlefield

If this surveillance drone crashes, it's creators say it could decompose before an enemy could find it. By Shirley Li

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The Pentagon’s New Offset Strategy Includes Robots

Can the military still innovate the way it did during the Cold War? We will soon find out. By Patrick Tucker

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This US Navy Ship Is Now Armed With a Drone-Killing Laser Beam

No one knows if the weapons system will actually work in actual warfare, but the laser's deployment allows for rigorous testing. By Matt Phillips