Threats
How to Tell The Difference Between a Nuclear Bomb Test and an Earthquake
The preliminary data suggests that the event in North Korea was not, in fact, the end of the world.
Ideas
What to Watch in 2016
Keep an eye on these nine story lines in warfighting, industry, politics, and technology.
Science & Tech
DHS: Drug Traffickers Are Spoofing Border Drones
The homeland security agency, and local law enforcement as well, are looking to harden its drones against attack, but that comes at a price.
Science & Tech
These Are the Decisions the Pentagon Wants to Leave to Robots
The U.S. military believes its battlefield edge will increasingly depend on automation and artificial intelligence.
Threats
The Pentagon is Nervous about Russian and Chinese Killer Robots
Deputy defense secretary: Russia is preparing for all-robot fighting units.
Science & Tech
US Air Force to Ask for More Drones
Plan would add 3,500 Reaper pilots and up to five more ops centers around the country.
Science & Tech
Meet the Military-Funded AI that Learns as Fast as a Human
Today, it recognizes handwriting; tomorrow, it may vastly improve the military’s surveillance and targeting efforts.
Threats
Why Do People Join ISIS? Here’s What They Say When You Ask Them
A marketing communications company gets the Pentagon’s attention by identifying nine reasons.
Science & Tech
How a Poorly Rigged Antenna Contributed to Kunduz Hospital Strike
AFSOC commander describes new drones, training, and gear could prevent future deadly mistakes.
Science & Tech
A Glimpse At Tomorrow's Electromagnetic Spectrum Weapons
The electromagnetic spectrum is where the wars of the future will be won or lost. Here’s a brief glimpse of what those battles will look like.
Science & Tech
AI Program Beats Humans On College Acceptance Test
Japanese researchers have created a computer program capable of limited humanistic understanding.
Science & Tech
Why Your Plane Can’t Have An Escape Pod
Recent terrorism alerts may put the flying public on edge. But not every would-be solution ought to get off the ground.
Science & Tech
Can the Military Design a Disaster-Resilient City?
Cities are incredibly complex, and break in complicated ways. Understanding that complexity will be key to mitigating tomorrow’s disasters.
Threats
The US Is Relying on Iraqis to Keep Tabs on ISIS Bomb Technology
New tactics in Iraq make the Paris attacks look quaint, but the drawn-down US force needs local help to keep up.
Science & Tech
This Tool Could Sniff Out a Paris Bomb More Than a Football Field Away
The U.S. military is working to refine and improve a multi-sensor device that could one day deploy to detect suicide vests.
Science & Tech
Meet the Head of the Pentagon’s Agile New Digital Team
Tech entrepreneur Christopher Lynch will come over from the White House’s own U.S. Digital Service.
Science & Tech
Brennan: Paris Is A 'Wakeup Call' To Europe On Encryption
The ability to shield communications from anyone but the intended recipient via encryption and other digital means will now face unprecedented challenges.
Business
Eyes On Target ‘Not Required’ For Airstrikes Like the One On Kunduz Hospital
Military gunships are loaded with expensive sensors to hit targets. But that’s not the same as knowing what to hit.
Science & Tech
Chinese Scientists Unveil New Stealth Material Breakthrough
Planes and warships just got a lot harder to see with microwave radar.
Science & Tech