Science & Tech
What ‘Missile Engine Testing Site’ Is Trump Talking About?
It’s unclear. But experts say it also doesn’t really matter: it’s unlikely to much affect the North’s nuclear capabilities.
Science & Tech
While Trump Met Kim, A Smuggling Ship Sailed Right Past Singapore
Ship trackers say the initial Trump-Kim deal is unlikely to deter sanctions violators.
Science & Tech
Drone Cops Take Flight in Los Angeles
The L.A. County Sheriff has deployed a quadcopter drone for rescue and reconnaissance. But will the public accept that these aerial officers come in peace?
Artificial Intelligence
Here’s How Google Pitched AI Tools to Special Operators Last Month
Even as the company drew back from its work on Project Maven, a sales team was going full steam ahead at a big SOF conference.
Science & Tech
Russia, Too, Is Building a Giant War Cloud
It’s the latest improvement in the Russian military’s ability to operate off the rest of the world’s grid.
Science & Tech
Lockheed Boosts Investment in Early-Stage Tech Companies
Silicon Valley isn’t closing itself off to military money, just because Google is.
Science & Tech
How Much Caffeine Do You Need? Ask the Army's New Algorithm
Caffeine affects everyone differently.
Science & Tech
Another Defense Agency to Tap CIA's Commercial Cloud
The U.S. Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center aims to use secret and top-secret services from the Amazon-developed C2S Cloud.
Science & Tech
The US Navy Is Developing Mothership Drones for Coastal Defense
The service is looking to accelerate the way it buys, builds and drills drones and robotic ships.
Science & Tech
Special Operations Command Takes Aim At Enemies Hiding Files Inside Seized Electronics
Terror groups are using new techniques to reduce the intel value of seized laptops and cellphones.
Science & Tech
The US Military Has a New Tool to Connect Its Far-Flung African Bases
A medium-earth-orbit satellite contract hints at AFRICOM’s data and connectivity needs.
Science & Tech
Central Command Needs Mideast Cyber Ops Advisers — and Fast
Potential bidders should come ready to handle everything from network maintenance to offensive hackery.
Science & Tech
Special Operations Forces Are Changing Combat Medicine With Jury-Rigged Hospitals and Freeze-Dried Blood
Fighting that takes place far from friendly hospitals is driving experimental techniques that may one day see wide adoption by the Pentagon.
Business
Pentagon Is Speeding Up Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia, Other Allies
A recent law allows one-size-fits-most-allies contracts, the U.S. military’s head weapons buyer explains.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Bans Personal Devices from Classified Areas
That includes phones, smartwatches and other devices that can transmit, store and receive data.
Science & Tech
Is Telegram Secure? French Terror Arrest Raises New Questions About Messaging App
It’s not clear that French police cracked the app’s encryption. But ISIS and other user groups are becoming wary.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Has a Big Plan to Solve Identity Verification in Two Years
The plan grew out of efforts to modernize the Defense Department’s ID cards.
Science & Tech
Spies Are Going After US Supply Chains, Intel Agencies Say
As cyber defenses close the easier holes, foreign agents are looking to penetrate makers of parts and software.
Science & Tech