Threats
Did NATO Forces Just Down a Russian Drone Over Turkey?
As the Internet examines pictures of an alleged Russian surveillance drone shot down by Turkish jets, Russia says, ‘What drone?’
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How Many ISIS Fighters Has the US Actually Killed?
The U.S. Defense Department cautions against using 'body counts' as a metric of success in its campaign against the Islamic State. But it continues to advertise them anyway.
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Russia Is Forcing the Pentagon to Rewrite Its European Playbook
The U.S. military is looking at ways to better prepare its troops to counter and deter Moscow, which continues to surprise U.S. officials with its military moves.
Threats
Hacking Arrests Won’t Stop Chinese Espionage
But the arrests are part of a larger move-and-countermove drama that is slowly improving the U.S. situation.
Science & Tech
In a Groundbreaking Deal, Ukraine May Buy US Armor for Its Humvees
Kiev is negotiating the purchase of an upgrade kit for its dozens of Humvees, which would be its first major purchase from a U.S. defense company.
Science & Tech
With Russia in Mind, BAE Revives Light Tank from the ’90s
U.S. military brass say Russia is the top threat, so companies are pitching arms for a new European battlefield…even if there is no money to buy them.
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Turkish President Issues Media Blackout After Bombings
Following a deadly attack at a peace rally, social media users also reported signs that their access was also being throttled.
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White House Once Again Weighing Intervention Options in Syria
After $500 million train-and-equip effort fails, what comes next?
Threats
Obama Cancels Syrian Train-and-Equip Program
The Pentagon now plans to focus on training just key Syrian leaders and sending more arms — and air cover — to fighters already on the ground.
Ideas
Don't Chase Putin Out of Syria — Let Him Fail On His Own
Putin is no chess master. He overstretched and misstepped in Syria, and U.S. would be wiser to wait him out than chase him out.
Threats
Russia Aims A Second Salvo at Syria, Hits Iran Instead
Cruise missiles launched from warships in the Caspian Sea go awry on their 1,000-mile journey.
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Fly Your Drone Near an Airport, and the FAA May Hijack It
New technology from CACI can wrest control of civilian UAVs, lawmaker says.
Policy
How Fear Slammed America’s Door on Syrian Refugees
As millions flee from war to uncertainty or death, ‘national security concerns’ have kept US arrivals to a trickle.
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