Ideas
China, Huawei, and the Coming Technological Cold War
2019 might be the year that splinters the global technology system into distinct spheres of influence.
Ideas
The Divide Between Silicon Valley and Washington Is a National-Security Threat
Closing the gap between technology leaders and policy makers will require a radically different approach from the defense establishment.
Ideas
Special Report: Is the US Ready to Escalate in Cyberspace?
A barrage of cyber attacks have hit U.S. companies and institutions over the past decade. At long last, the United States says it’s ready to strike back.
Science & Tech
This Inventor May Have Cured Motion Sickness Without Drugs. And That Could Mean a Lot to the US Military
One manufacturer of virtual-reality trainers has already begun including the devices in its simulators.
Science & Tech
Social-Media Companies Are Scanning for Potential Terrorists — Islamic Ones, Anyway
Big platforms like Facebook others have come a long way in detecting and preventing the spread of Islamic extremist content and tracking potential Muslim terrorists. Why aren’t they doing more about other kinds?
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Is Recruiting Tech Talent Like Colleges Recruit Athletes
The Defense Department is trying new methods of engagement to recruit young techies.
Business
L3, Harris CEOs: Merger Will Help Compete Against Top Contractors
L3 expects to depart its Manhattan headquarters and join Harris in Florida.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon’s New Ambassador to Silicon Valley Is Hawkish on China
The former Symantec CEO also thinks immigration is key to a tech race the US is currently losing.
Science & Tech
DARPA-Funded Work May Help Troops See Around Corners
By setting up multiple sensors, researchers have learned to “see” what’s out of sight.
Science & Tech
SpaceX: We’ll Consider Launching Space Weapons If Asked
Elon Musk’s rocket startup says it might join the space arms race.
Science & Tech
Retired Marine Four-Star Patents Jet-Killing Drone Boat
John Allen also has a patent on a quadcopter mothership.
Science & Tech
The Military Now Has Tooth Mics For Invisible, Hands-Free Radio Calls
The future of battlefield communications is resting comfortably near your back gums.
Science & Tech
DHS Wants Power-Generating Clothing
The agency wants first responders’ clothing to be able to generate and store electricity.
Science & Tech
Russia, US Are In a Military Exoskeleton Race
A look at the Iron Man-like dreams and power-starved realities of dueling technology programs.
Science & Tech
Austin, Texas, Just Became the US Army’s Silicon Valley
The service is making a big bet that getting closer to tech startups will help deter future adversaries.
Threats
DC Airport First In Nation to Catch Suspected Imposter Using Facial Biometrics
After three days of operation, Washington Dulles International Airport’s biometric cameras identified a man allegedly attempting to use someone else’s passport to enter the U.S.
Ideas
What I Learned by Studying Militarized Policing
It doesn’t make the police or public any safer. But figuring that out exposed the dearth of useable data on law-enforcement practices.
Science & Tech
How the US Is Preparing to Match Chinese and Russian Technology Development
The Pentagon adds some numbers and details to the laundry list of priorities.
Science & Tech
Someone Is Waging a Secret War to Undermine the Pentagon’s Huge Cloud Contract
The battle for the Defense Department’s $10 billion war cloud is getting a lot more interesting.
Threats