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The Navy Is Tracking Some Strange Sounds Coming from the Ocean
A network of Internet-connected undersea microphones is picking up more than Cold War era sub-hunting ever did. By Matthew Braga
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Your Pocket Guide to How U.S. Missile Defense Works
Here's everything you need to know about the missile systems the U.S. maintains for its first- and counter-strike capabilities. By Jonathan Masters
Threats
The Pentagon Wants You to Help Them Find the Next Pandemic
Handy with statistics? Hate emergent, viral infections? The military has a job for you. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
Will Predictive Policing Make Militarized Police More Dangerous?
The China-fication of the American police force is a cause for concern. By Patrick Tucker
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Edward Snowden Is Concerned About 'NSA Fatigue'
The poster child for NSA reform fears surveillance fatigue is leading to a culture of complacency across the globe. By Dustin Volz
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The Public Will Soon Be Able to Buy Military-Grade Satellite Images
The view from space is about to get a lot clearer for the public. And that’s a good thing for the military. By Patrick Tucker
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Inside Russia's Disinformation Campaign
Moscow is financing legions of pro-Russia Internet commenters. But how much do they matter? By Daisy Sindelar
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How Genes Could Predict Who Will Get PTSD
Can you predict post-traumatic stress disorder before it starts? By Patrick Tucker
Threats
Navy Chief Says the Future of War Lies in 'Information Dominance'
Cyber threats and capabilities are the dominant considerations for a service entering a new era in naval warfare. By Bob Brewin
Ideas
The U.S. Needs More Drones
The threat from terrorism is changing in ways that make intelligence collection all the more important. By Paul Scharre
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Hacker Shows How to Break Into Military Communications
Design flaws in communication equipment could affect aircraft and troop communication equipment. By Patrick Tucker
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10 Ways to Make the Internet Safe from Cyber Attacks
The guy who invests in startups for the CIA lays out how to avert a massive cyber attack. By Patrick Tucker
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Here's the App That's Hunting Down Terrorist Bomb-Makers
A secure photo and data-sharing platform brings Scotland Yard to your phone. By Patrick Tucker
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Federal Computers Could Be Infected By Invisible Malware
Media sites are more likely to be infected by malware than enterprise networks, according to a new report. By Aliya Sternstein
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Elon Musk Says Robots Could Be More Dangerous Than Nukes
The Tesla and Space-X founder is worried about the dark side of artificial intelligence. By Adam Pasick
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CIA's Amazon-Built Cloud Just Went Live
The intelligence community's ambitious project to improve intelligence-sharing all 17 agencies is now akin to a freight train accelerating down the tracks. By Frank Konkel
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There’s Really No Way To Screen for Ebola at Airports
We can’t keep Ebola out of the United States, but we can do a better job of border protection. By Patrick Tucker
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Former NSA Director Could Be Cashing In Big Time
The former head of the NSA is walking a fine line as he appears poised to substantially monetize his public service in the private sector. By Conor Friedersdorf
Ideas
The Army Is Developing 3D Printers to Make Food
Chow gets a high-tech makeover with futuristic printing technology. By Rick Docksai
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