Defense
How Pakistan Is Responding to Trump
Pushed by Trump, Tillerson, and Mattis to do more to fight terrorism, Pakistan has instead taken public steps to push back in recent weeks.
Defense
Congress Rushes Pentagon $4B for Missile Defense Improvements
The emergency bill is light on details, but it appears to fulfill the military’s wide-ranging November request.
Tech
Pentagon Launches New Push For Tunnel-Warfare Tech
As potential adversaries build out sophisticated underground complexes, the U.S. military will try to keep up by going down.
Defense
The Pentagon’s New Artificial Intelligence Is Already Hunting Terrorists
After less than eight months of development, the algorithms are helping intel analysts exploit video over the battlefield.
Tech
U.S. Nuclear Test Killed Far More Civilians Than We Knew
Hundreds of thousands of civilians were poisoned by irradiated milk, raising the previously estimated toll by a huge factor.
Oversight
ICE Accused of Hiding Details of Immigration Prison Locations
Agency cites growing numbers of detainees in justifying contracts.
Defense
Pentagon Sexual Harassment Prevention Needs Fine-Tuning, Watchdog Says
GAO suggests Defense ensure all branches allow anonymous reporting of alleged incidents.
Defense
New National Security Strategy Sees Rising Russia, Retreat on 'Democratic Peace'
Donald Trump’s first strategy talks about threats and nation-state competition but also signals a reluctance to compete philosophically or morally.
Oversight
The Pentagon Has Confirmed Its $22M Program To Investigate UFOs
Though it stopped being funded in 2012, the quest to unmask unidentified flying objects continues.
Oversight
Senator Intervenes to Back Intel Community Whistleblower Ombudsman
Following a disciplinary hearing, Dan Meyer risks termination for undisclosed reasons.
Defense
Three Things the U.S. Military Needs to Fight in Europe
One year into rotational deployments on the continent, here’s what the Army and Marines say they need.
Tech
Pentagon Delays Deadline For Military Suppliers to Meet Cybersecurity Rules
The goal of the new regulations is to secure sensitive data on the computers and networks at smaller companies.
Defense
Newly Signed Defense Authorization Act Contains a Dire Warning on Climate Change
Climate change will bring more failed states and terrorist organizations, radar failures, and military bases underwater, according to the U.S. military.
Defense
Allies Are Key, Says Trump’s National Security Strategy
The document, to be unveiled next week, will be the latest administration policy position that looks beyond “America first.”
Defense
Preview of Trump's National Security Strategy Shows Gap Between President's Words and Actions
The current plan is to roll out the NSS on December 18, an administration official said.
Defense
Pentagon’s Ambitious Goal: Launch a Weapons Program in Just 12 Months
The defense acquisition undersecretary is looking to rapid capabilities offices as models for more formal programs.
Defense
Newly Revealed Experiment Shows How F-35 Could Help Intercept ICBMs
In 2014, the sensor-studded plane demonstrated an ability to track missiles, leading to a “tactically significant” improvement in targeting.
Defense
Northrop Tests Spy Drones That Deploy in a Fake Bomb
The disposable Remedy is intended to drop from a fighter jet and fly slow enough to avoid radar.
Management
Preaching from the Choir: Conservatives, Defense Execs Beg Trump to Challenge Russia, Make Budget Deal
At the Reagan Presidential Library, the country's biggest defense spending hawks doubt Congress can deliver Trump's promised military buildup.
Defense
A Former U.S. Diplomat Is Visiting North Korea To 'Test The Waters' For Diplomacy
It will be the highest-level visit in more than six years, and takes place with the region on edge over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
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