Policy
How McMaster Could Change the Way the US Goes to War
How did Trump’s new National Security Advisor win over the President — and what changes might he make in his new role?
Science & Tech
US Army Looking to 3D-Print Minidrones in 24 Hours
Future soldiers will make their own eyes-in-the-sky on the go.
Defense Systems
Army’s Rapid Capabilities Office speeds through startup phase
The Army’s new Rapid Capabilities Office fast-tracks its own startup as it seeks to close technological gaps on the modern battlefield.
Science & Tech
The US Army’s Next Drone May Fit in a Soldier’s Pocket
The service could start buying palm-sized UAVs to complement its Pumas and Ravens as soon as 2018, according to one official.
Threats
Army Warns that Future War with Russia or China Would Be ‘Extremely Lethal and Fast’
Leaders say warfare in the coming decades will be fundamentally different from the past 25 years.
Science & Tech
Beyond Big Dog: The US Army Searches for an Infantry Squadbot
Service officials have a concept of operations and a plan to deploy a cargo-carrying robot alongside dismounted soldiers in 2019. But can the acquisition system keep up?
Ideas
Unpredictability Is the Biggest Threat Facing America’s Army
Foes are increasing their reach in unexpected ways, while budget whiplash at home is needlessly draining the force of time and resources.
Defense Systems
With military research into nanomaterials, the future looks light
Breakthrough work being led by the Army Research Lab and DARPA could revolutionize jet engines and microelectronics.
Defense Systems
Open Group wants to set the standard for avionics software
A government-industry consortium looks to leverage standardization and reuse of software through a "conformance" program.
Defense Systems
ARL, UK collaboration: Distributed analytics will aid coalition forces
An alliance that also includes industry and academia embarks on a research project to ensure secure, dynamic coalition communications through Distributed Analytics and Information Science, or DAIS.
Defense Systems
Army, Korean engineers find a way for allies to share spectrum
The system, which would replace what is still a paper process, would give coalition partners a clear view of available spectrum, allowing them to better work together.
Defense Systems
Quadcopter resupply drone could give soldiers 'Amazon on the battlefield'
The JTARV, now in prototype, could let soldiers call for supplies and have them delivered in 30 minutes.
Business
Disjointed: Pentagon Isn’t Coordinating Efforts to Fix Readiness
Each service has its own plan, except for the Marines, who don’t really have a plan, says the GAO.
Defense Systems
Army awards $249M contract for electronic warfare support
The deal to 16 small businesses continues the military service’s effort to get ahead of the game in EW.
Defense Systems
New Army office aims to get rapid with new tech
The Rapid Capabilities Office is intended to field cyber, EW and other tools in closer to real time.
Science & Tech
To Counter Russia’s Cyber Prowess, US Army Launches Rapid-Tech Office
The battle for eastern Ukraine shows how the pace of innovation in electronic warfare is picking up.
Defense Systems
New small UAV could be soldiers' future eye in the sky
The National Training Center hosts operational tests of the ISR drone, which the Army said is so new it hasn’t been named yet.
Defense Systems
Army working to put cyber warriors on the front lines
A pilot program embeds cyber teams into a brigade's companies, conducting defensive and offensive operations while on the move.
Business