Emerging Tech

Russia, U.S. Are In a Military Exoskeleton Race

A look at the Iron Man-like dreams and power-starved realities of dueling technology programs.

Ideas

Understanding and Attracting the Next-Generation Navy Sailor

If the Navy ensures sailors are challenged and excited by the technologies they’re using, these individuals might opt to stay in the service longer.

Modernization

Defense Department Seeks ‘Rapid Cloud Migration’ Ideas for MilCloud

MilCloud 2.0 is about to host a lot more data, and the Defense Department wants ideas for how to get it there faster.  

Emerging Tech

Austin, Texas, Just Became the U.S. Army’s Silicon Valley

The service is making a big bet that getting closer to tech startups will help deter future adversaries.

Cybersecurity

McCain Leaves a Rich Cyber Legacy

The late senator pushed relentlessly for the government to develop a comprehensive cyber deterrence strategy.  

Artificial Intelligence

The Pentagon Wants AI to Take Over the Scientific Process

The project is part of DARPA’s newly launched Artificial Intelligence Exploration program, which aims to develop next-generation artificial intelligence applications.

Artificial Intelligence

How the U.S. Is Preparing to Match Chinese and Russian Technology Development

The Pentagon’s R&D chief adds some numbers and details to the laundry list of priorities.

Ideas

Soldiers May Soon Be Hailing a Taxi to the Frontlines (Again)

But this time, they'd fly.

Modernization

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.

Digital Government

Nearly 200 Former CIA Agents, Navy Officers, Ambassadors, and DOJ Officials Condemn Trump’s Brennan Action

Donald Trump recently stripped the ex-CIA director of his security clearance.

Cybersecurity

The U.S. Is Worried That a Russian Satellite Is Really a Weapon

American intelligence agencies have reason to believe the satellite may be surveilling U.S. space assets.

Emerging Tech

DARPA Wants to Make Underground Maps on the Fly

The agency is challenging teams to build systems that chart caves, tunnels and underground urban infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Target Marines for Pentagon's Latest Bug Bounty

“Hack the Marine Corps” kicked off with a live-hacking event in Las Vegas.

Digital Government

NSA Director: The Agency 'Sells Itself' to Potential Recruits

Nakasone tells industry group of 92 percent retention rate, need for diversity.

Artificial Intelligence

How Artificial Intelligence Could Keep Army Transports Ready for Action

A yearlong pilot program will see if AI can predict when components on Bradley Fighting Vehicles will break.

Policy

How The Space Force Took Over Washington

Blame a potent mix of national security concerns, space spectacle, and pork-barrel spending.

Digital Government

The Pentagon's Startup Outreach Office is No Longer an Experiment

Officials renamed the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental to show the permanence of the program.