Defense
How Putin Weaponized Wikileaks to Influence the Election of an American President
Evidence suggests that a Russian intelligence group was the source of the most recent Wikileaks intel dump, which was aimed to influence the U.S. election.
Defense
Tech Hates Trump. What Does That Mean For the Pentagon?
An open letter from Silicon Valley leaders suggests a GOP victory would scuttle Ash Carter’s outreach effort.
Defense
The Army is Testing Genetically Engineered Spider Silk for Body Armor
Inserting spider DNA into silkworms yields a tough fabric that’s far more flexible than Kevlar.
Defense
Military Robotics Makers See a Future for Armed Police Robots
As military-grade robotics get cheaper and more capable, someone will arm them and put them on American streets.
Management
The War Over Soon-to-Be-Outdated Army Intelligence Systems
The epic saga of Palantir vs. the Army is gearing up for a big courtroom finish.
Management
After Istanbul, Here’s How Airport Experts Want to Protect You at the Curbside
The bombing in Turkey show that the U.S. still has a lot of security softspots.
Defense
The Military Can’t Train To Fend Off the Worst Cyber Attacks on Infrastructure — Yet
Digital wargames that ‘truly represent a realistic and relevant threat’ are coming in 2019.
Defense
Clinton’s Likely Defense Secretary Wants More U.S. Troops Fighting ISIS and Assad
If the cards fall where many think they will, 2017 could be the year of the no-bomb zone.
Defense
The Pentagon is Developing A New Suite of Tools to Fight the Lone Wolf Problem
As the counter-terrorism battle moves online, DARPA seeks to track how ISIS spreads its ideas — and how well US ripostes are working.
Management
What the Joint Chiefs’ Email Hack Tells Us About the DNC Breach
The two attacks share a perpetrator and even some techniques. Here’s how to stop them.
Management
How Counterterrorism Funds Ended Up in the Orlando Terrorist's Pocket
The U.S. spends billions a year on counterterrorism, with generally poor oversight.
Defense
Computer Crash Wipes Out Years of Air Force Investigation Records
Fraud and abuse investigations dating back to 2004 vanished when a database became corrupted, service officials said.
Defense
Meet the Navy SEAL Leading the Fight Against ISIS Messaging
Michael Lumpkin believes he’s got a model for future efforts to counter extremism online in real time.
Defense
Drone-Helicopter Teams Performing ‘Very Well’ Against ISIS
Future unmanned-human teaming looks a lot like the Predator’s little cousin.
Defense
Can the Navy’s Electric Cannon Be Saved?
The Pentagon’s futuristic railgun may be obsolete before it arrives. But not its high-tech bullets.
Defense
The New Special Operations Commander Wants to Predict the Future
With so many elite troops fighting ‘an extremist phenomenon that’s gone rabid’ in failed states, Gen. Tony Thomas wants to get his operators ahead of the curve.
Defense
The Military’s New Stealth Motorbikes Are Coming
These motorcycles of the future are turning heads at special operations conference in Florida.
Defense
How the Defense Department is Preparing for a Tank War With Russia
Reactive armor and cross-domain fire capabilities are just some of the items on the Army’s must-have list.
Defense
Pentagon Testing Small Robot to Help Hunt Naval Mines
The U.S. military has been looking for an underwater bomb disposal robot for years. It finally has one.
Defense
Pentagon Shakes Up Silicon Valley Outreach
Defense Secretary Ash Carter gives DIUx new leaders, a new office, and a promotion.
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