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NATO Caught ‘Surprised’ By Russia’s Move Into Syria

Intelligence chief says the alliance members can’t even agree whether Moscow or ISIS is the greater threat — and there’s not enough ISR to go around.

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The Next Wave of Cyberattacks Won’t Steal Data — They’ll Change It

America’s intelligence chiefs say data that goes missing may become the least of our cyber worries.

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Do Qatar, UAE Airlines Threaten US National Security?

The biggest U.S. airlines say Gulf states’ subsidies could force them to abandon the large planes needed to move troops overseas. One veteran analyst calls this hogwash.

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US Spy Chief ‘Pretty Confident’ He’ll Know If Iran Cheats on Nuclear Deal

The intelligence community has created tools especially to keep tabs on Tehran, DNI Clapper says.

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How Many US Troops Were Killed By Iranian IEDs in Iraq?

Far fewer than Congress thinks, according to newly declassified documents from U.S. Central Command.

Science & Tech

Will Subdrones Cause World War III?

Smart, well-armed and built to operate on their own, underwater drones are becoming a dangerous wildcard.

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TSA's ‘Airport of the Future’ Will Use Biometrics, Risk-Based Screening

The airport security agency releases its ambitious strategy to upgrade its technology, connect more dots, and search fewer people.

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Should the US Use Hidden Data To Warn Industry About Attacks?

If tipping off the private sector would compromise intelligence sources, it’s not clear when government should act.

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Ukraine Aims To Rebuild Navy

A year after Russian soldiers seized Crimea and most of the Ukrainian fleet, Kiev is sniffing around for new ships.

Threats

How ISIS Turns the Economy Into A Recruiting Tactic

In ISIS-controlled areas, economic persecution and high unemployment are leaving the desperate with few options.