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House Wants Private Sector To Help Bolster U.S. Cyber Defense
House lawmakers think partnerships between the private sector and DHS will go a long way toward protecting America's vulnerable civil infrastructure. By Rebecca Carroll
Threats
How 'Game of Thrones' Will Predict the Next Bin Laden
Targeting the next terrorist mastermind is a lot like a close watch of 'Game of Thrones.' By Patrick Tucker
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The CIA Fears the Internet of Things
The battleground of tomorrow is everywhere at once. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
America's Top Threats in Space Are Lasers and Nukes
The threats to U.S. space dominance are many and dazzling. By Patrick Tucker
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Japan Is Building Two More Aegis Antimissile Ships
Tokyo is bolstering its sea based capabilities in response to North Korean aggression. By Global Security Newswire
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U.S. Embassies Get $275 Million to Secure Communications Systems
The State Department is spending $275 million over the next five years to upgrade its communications systems at more than 300 U.S. embassies and consulates. By Frank Konkel
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How Technology Is Unraveling the Clues of Flight MH17
A look at the technology helping piece together what happened to Flight MH17 in Ukraine. By Patrick Tucker
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How Japan Fell in Love With America's Drones
After signaling a shift away from pacifism and toward a policy of collective self-defense, Japan is now set to possess the fastest-growing UAV program in the world. By Daniel A. Medina
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This Scientist Explains Why Israel's Iron Dome Is Overrated
Want to stay alive in Israel? Forget Iron Dome and check your phone. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Senate Defense Bill Doubles Obama’s Request for Israel’s Iron Dome
As rockets fly over Israel and Gaza, Congress is doubling its spending on Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. By Molly O’Toole
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Could a Brain Scan Protect U.S. Troops from Insider Attacks?
U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan often don’t know who to trust. Brain scans to the rescue? By Patrick Tucker
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SpaceX Just Cleared a Key Hurdle on Its Way to Bidding for Air Force Contracts
Elon Musk's company proved for the 10th time it can launch satellites into space. But will that be enough to earn it a shot at nearly $70 billion in Air Force contracts? By Tim Fernholz
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Simulating War Might Be the Best Way To Prevent One
Virtual reality training is about to get a lot better and more competitive. But is it falling out of favor? By Patrick Tucker
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How the CIA Partnered With Amazon and Changed Intelligence
Amazon is building a cloud for the intelligence community that could bridge the sort of gaps that preceded the 9/11 attacks. By Frank Konkel
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The Air Force May Have Already Developed Its New Long-Range Bomber
A recent report to Congress suggests the Pentagon's replacement for its aging bomber fleet is all but ready for production. By Bob Brewin
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The Pentagon Won't Demolish Its Alaskan Research Facility Just Yet
Tin-foil theorists can keep their hats for one more year as the Air Force mulls a transfer of its 180-antenna Alaskan facility to university researchers. By Bob Brewin
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If You Do This, the NSA Will Spy on You
A recent report reveals online behaviors that will get you tailed by the spies. By Patrick Tucker
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The Military Is Already Using Facebook to Track Your Mood
The intelligence community implores you not to delete your Facebook profile. By Patrick Tucker
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Which World Leaders Dominate Social Media?
The annual Twiplomacy survey is out. By Ross Gianfortune
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