OpinionBolster Ukraine’s irregular warfare tactics with Western techUkraine could exploit Russian weaknesses with improved integration of ISR assets linked to longer-range fires.4 days ago
The next arsenal of democracy: Send partners low-cost drone componentsHelping free societies build swarms of low-cost drones can play a central role in retooling foreign military assistance.5 days ago
OpinionPersistent engagement is best defense against nation-state adversariesSloppy setups, including the use of outdated encryption methods, make attacker infrastructures vulnerable to defenders looking for countermeasures.
OpinionCongress’ FY24 budget must help the microelectronics industryModern weapons systems contain a technology stack consisting of semiconductors, integrated circuit substrates and printed circuit boards.7 days ago
OpinionRemoving the Trojan Horse from America’s portsThe software embedded in Chinese-made cranes for loading and unloading cargo could possess clandestine abilities.8 days ago
OpinionTo achieve Replicator, the Pentagon should mirror Unmanned Task ForceDisruptive innovation inside any large organization is extremely hard. Few organizations have shown they can sustain disruptive innovation over time.11 days ago
OpinionPentagon’s high-tech transition doomed without buy-in from primesIf DoD wants to fully unlock the innovative power that small businesses are capable of providing, there needs to be a paradigm shift, the author says.11 days ago
OpinionConflicting government cyber mandates risk undermining US securityOne FAR cyber threat reporting rule may impact up to 94,000 government contractors at a cost of more than $1.5 billion each year.14 days ago
OpinionThe blind spots of zero trust for federal agenciesBy establishing a comprehensive inventory of assets in IoT/OT, cryptography and cloud resources, agencies can mitigate threats posed in the environment.3 weeks ago
Opinion5 strategies to speed adoption of AI and data analytics across the DODNAVAIR is teaming with U.S. Naval Surface Force’s Task Force Hopper to explore fielding of AI-embedded sensors onto aircraft.3 weeks ago
OpinionHow to build data resilience by leveraging backup, zero trust and AIAir-gapped, immutable backups with isolated recovery allow agencies to keep operations running even when primary systems are compromised.3 weeks ago
OpinionHow interoperability benefits military, civil and commercial domainsBy focusing on interoperability, new capabilities can be quickly adopted and rolled out without significant system redesign.4 weeks ago
OpinionEnsuring database readiness for critical operationsUnderstanding the scalability limits and performance capabilities of a database system is crucial for defense organizations.4 weeks ago
OpinionGet ready for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0The basic purpose of the program is to ensure that every organization doing business with the DoD is certified with a third-party audit.4 weeks ago
OpinionNSA’s transformation from secret agency to public cybercrime warriorTransparency is precisely what American industrial leaders and the general public need to develop active whole-of-society defenses.5 weeks ago
OpinionHow to end China’s chokehold on the Pentagon’s supply chainsCountless China-based firms remain deeply embedded in Defense Department supply chains across 12 critical technologies.5 weeks ago
OpinionSoftware transparency is key to effective government risk managementSoftware Bills of Materials, of SBOMS, are not an end in themselves, but a means to software transparency.5 weeks ago
OpinionHow government contractors can harness artificial intelligenceFor example, companies that follow the Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) framework in engaging clients can leverage AI to better understand client preferences.5 weeks ago
OpinionAdopt a treaty for semiconductor export controlThe absence of a robust global semiconductor export control regime leaves the United States vulnerable in the technological race.6 weeks ago