Ideas
How did Hayat Tahrir al-Sham come to prominence in Syria’s civil war?
The Islamist group, which spearheaded of the surprise rebel advance into Aleppo, is an offshoot of al-Qaida in Syria.
Policy
Proposed rule would bar sale of Americans' financial data to adversaries
Consumer-protection agency aims to limit what data brokers can sell to foreign rivals and cybercriminals who seek intelligence and profit.
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Science & Tech
New AI tool for air defense takes on advanced missiles and drone swarms
The future of air defense is a lot more complex than radar bleeps.
Sponsor Content
Solidify bedrock cyber defenses with AI as a force multiplier
As cyber threats grow more advanced and government agencies navigate workforce shortages, artificial intelligence shows promise in filling the gaps.
Business
China gains, US loses ground in Mideast arms market
The 2008 policy that guarantees Israel an edge over its hostile neighbors is annoying other US security partners.
Defense Systems
Army aims to move its pay system to the cloud by 2027
Oracle will soon host the service’s HR systems, under the Pentagon’s biggest cloud contracting vehicle.
Sponsor Content
Make Large Language Models Work–Without the Errors
Large language models (LLMs) have incredible potential, yet they’re prone to 'hallucinations'—outputs that seem accurate but are actually incorrect.
Policy
Defense One Radio, Ep. 167: How U.S. Navy shipbuilding sank so low
It's a complex problem built up over decades. Our guests discuss the causes, effects, and possible solutions.
Ideas
What the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire means for the region—and US involvement
A conversation with a professor of history and peace studies at Notre Dame.
Voices
Threats
Ceasefire in place, Biden signals optimism for broader Middle East peace
What does that mean for Gaza and the future of the region?
Business
As Europe contemplates a military buildup, space companies beg NATO to change
Cumbersome acquisition practices will keep Europe from fully harnessing new offerings, execs said.
Policy
Agreement clears Trump transition teams to meet with Defense, other departments
But president-elect and staff are still sidestepping FBI background checks, other customary requirements.
Ideas
How might Trump 2.0 approach Sub-Saharan Africa policy?
The new administration may have some radical ideas for the continent.
Defense Systems
Musk's government roles create 'clear avenues for serious conflicts of interest'
The SpaceX CEO, who leads a company with more than $10 billion in government contracts, is also the face of a new body aimed at getting rid of government waste.
Threats
Russian submarine tech could help China outpace US: INDOPACOM
Moscow could also give sub and missile know-how to North Korea, Adm. Paparo said.
Policy
In Fiji, defense diplomacy and rain-soaked rugby
SecDef Austin advanced two agreements and faced a question about Trump and climate change.
Policy
NIST sets up new task force on AI and national security
The Testing Risks of AI for National Security Taskforce will bring federal expertise to test artificial intelligence models in critical use cases.
Business
ULA’s Vulcan won’t launch any Space Force missions this year
The new heavy-lift rocket has yet to receive certification from the service.
Ideas
To improve recruiting, make medical standards match retention ones
Many of the assumptions that undergird the recruiting standards are outdated or simply wrong.
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