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Better Simulation Could Save the Military Millions
A new survey reveals how the military is using simulation and obstacles to wider implementation.
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What Your Facebook Posts Mean to US Special Operations Forces
Social media as an intelligence asset is of growing value to special operations forces, but there are legal issues and controversy surrounding its use.
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Researchers Develop Program That Can Read Malware’s Mind
The future of malware detection are analyzers that compute malware “intent.” By Patrick Tucker
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Did the White House Use Drone Killing Technology?
Here's how the White House can keep drones off its lawn but you can't off yours. By Patrick Tucker
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The US Military Is Building Gangs of Autonomous Flying War Bots
Flying swarms of semi-smart drones are coming to a war near you. By Patrick Tucker
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Can You Have a Transparent Spy Agency?
The head of National Geospatial Intelligence Agency doesn’t want to be a spy. By Patrick Tucker
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What the Cyber Language in the State of the Union Means to You
The president’s proposal to better ’integrate‘ cyber intelligence may not make us safer. By Patrick Tucker
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US, UK Establish a Joint Hacker A-Team To Conduct Cyber War Games
The U.S. and U.K. discuss terrorism and cyber safety and unveil new collaborative steps. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
How Scared Should You Be of Al Qaeda’s New Butt Bomb?
Al Qaeda’s most recent publication offers a recipe for a new explosive that goes where no one should go. By Patrick Tucker
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The Technology That Just Found the Missing AirAsia Plane
This is how rescue crews found a missing plane on the ocean floor. By Patrick Tucker
Ideas
Pro-Islamic State Group Hacks US Military Twitter, YouTube Accounts
Twitter Jihadists rejoice as CENTCOM suffers an embarrassing day on social media. By Patrick Tucker
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The Very Real Future of Iron Man Suits for the Navy
Exoskeleton technology for dismounted soldiers is limited by power constraints that don’t exist on ships. By Patrick Tucker
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The F-35 Has To Phone Texas Before Taking Off
Recent tests revealed the F-35 flies well enough, but not without calling Texas first. By Patrick Tucker.
Threats
Here’s Why Security Cameras Were No Help In Capturing Paris Terrorists
The City of Light is rather dark when it comes to close-circuit security cameras. In the wake of a terrorist attack, what does that mean? By Patrick Tucker
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How US Special Forces Uses Google Maps
Looking for your car in a parking lot? How about a rooftop sniper? By Patrick Tucker
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The Military’s New Year’s Resolution for Artificial Intelligence
Should we be afraid of AI? The military wants a real answer by the end of 2015. By Patrick Tucker
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The Military Wants Smarter Insect Spy Drones
Tiny flying machines need better brains before they can start spying on you. By Patrick Tucker
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Forget the Sony Hack, This Could Be the Biggest Cyber Attack of 2015
The Sony hack may have gotten a movie pulled from theaters, but it’s not the cyber war you’re looking for. By Patrick Tucker
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Will the Flak Jacket of the Future Include Organic Sensors?
Organic sensors could revolutionize the battlefield and military health. By Patrick Tucker
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