Science & Tech

NSA ‘Systematically Moving’ All Its Data to The Cloud

The National Security Agency has moved most of its mission data into the Intelligence Community GovCloud.

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In 2020, We’ll Have Digitized Immigration. Until Then, We Have JAG Lawyers

An effort to shrink the case backlog hobbling the immigration system is just getting started.

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Officials ID North Korean Nuclear Test Site To Be Destroyed

But arms control officials yawn, saying this site is not as important as it was a few years ago.

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Amid NATO Infighting, the Future of the F-35 Is Shrinking

The U.S. Senate wants to revoke Turkey’s license to buy the jet, while other European governments are looking to get a competitor off the ground.

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US Navy Wants a Next-Gen Supply Network — and Fast

An accelerated-acquisition office is seeking industry's best ideas for keeping track of parts and repairs ashore and at sea.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lockheed Boosts Investment in Early-Stage Tech Companies

Silicon Valley isn’t closing itself off to military money, just because Google is.

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How Much Caffeine Do You Need? Ask the Army's New Algorithm

Caffeine affects everyone differently.

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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.

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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.

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How the NGA Sped Up Its Tech Acquisition

Two words: app store.

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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.

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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.

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Central Command Needs Mideast Cyber Ops Advisers — and Fast

Potential bidders should come ready to handle everything from network maintenance to offensive hackery.

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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.