Science & Tech

Pentagon Forcing Many Workers Back to BlackBerry

Many employees who had switched to iPhone or Android devices will be reverting back to Blackberrys because of security concerns. By Aliya Sternstein

Ideas

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Science & Tech

Navy Deploys High Tech Surveillance Jets in East Asia

The new P-8As have a 1200 mile range and could be used to run surveillance missions in China's air defense zone. By Bob Brewin

Threats

North Korea Resumes Missile-Launch Site Work

The reclusive country shows no sign of planning another long-distance missile, but is still making progress at its Musudan-ri complex. By Global Security Newswire

Science & Tech

Canadian Company Could Support Pentagon's Pivot to Arctic With Fiber Optic Connection

Magnetic and solar phenomena limit existing C4ISR assets near the pole. A hard communications line has the potential to change that. By Bob Brewin

Science & Tech

Intelligence Researchers Want to Analyze the Analysts

New IARPA funded project wants to figure out how the brain manages sensory and motor information. By Joseph Marks

Science & Tech

China Says It Just Flight Tested Its New Stealth Drone

China says it just conducted the first test flight for its new stealth drone. By Kedar Pavgi

Ideas

Inside the Secret Interior of the Navy’s First Stealth Destroyer

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel climbed aboard the Navy’s first stealth destroyer, the Zumwalt, at Maine’s Bath Iron Works.

Science & Tech

This Massive Robot Could Soon Join Marines on the Battlefield

The testing phase of DARPA's new Legged Squad Support System, an autonomous robot that can carry 400 lbs through rugged terrain, is expected to be completed by next summer. By Alexis C. Madrigal

Science & Tech

Europe's Quest to Build an NSA-Proof Cloud

European companies want to exploit the mistrust of American tech giants in the post-Edward Snowden era to compete in this lucrative sector. By Michael Scaturro

Science & Tech

How to Buy Cyber Weapons From Cyber Arms Dealers

An American security firm found that a seemingly disparate group of cyberattacks came from the same source. By Leo Mirani

Business

Pentagon Electronic Health Records Not Ready Until 2017... At Least

A Navy SPAWAR official said a single contract award will restart the DOD effort, but it's anyone's guess when it will become fully operational. By Bob Brewin

Science & Tech

America Needs to Lead Globally on GEOINT

Making the investments to bolster the U.S. satellite and imagery industry will be essential for national security and innovation. By Kevin Pomfret

Science & Tech

Invisibility Could Become a Reality Very Soon

Invisibility has long been desired in science fiction, but researchers are closing in on a breakthrough, and the military is interested. By Ben Terris

Ideas

Defense One Summit: Video On Demand

Watch Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Under Secretary Bob Hale, Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning, and more conversations and talks from Defense One Summit at this portal. By Defense One Staff

Science & Tech

How Music Could Be Used as a Weapon at Sea

Cyber experts believe that malicious soundwaves could be deployed to paralyze a ship's electronic systems. By Aliya Sternstein

Ideas

Defense One Summit Live Streaming Video

Follow all of the conversations, insights and debates during the Defense One Summit. By Defense One Staff

Science & Tech

Navy, Marines to Analyze Pentagon's Cloud Email System

The service's top tech official says that his office plans to undertake an analysis before moving Navy and Marine Corps emails to the cloud. By Bob Brewin

Science & Tech

A Marine Grunt's Take on GPS, Compasses, Radios and the 'Golden Hour'

Despite advances in technology on the battlefield, when it comes down to determining north, south, east or west, the compass is still a mighty handy gadget. By Bob Brewin

Science & Tech

Pentagon Preparing for the End of the Blackberry Era

DOD's once-favorite mobile device is in dire financial straits. Here's what happens if Blackberry goes the way of Betamax. By Aliya Sternstein