Opinion
America’s arsenal of democracy needs a software renaissance
Software-defined warfare provides a path to modernize and reimagine America’s defense capabilities for the 21st century, the authors of this op-ed argue.
Opinion
US must develop measures to counter Chinese artificial intelligence
In this op-ed, the author argues how Chinese AI development could provide the PLA with an extraordinary military advantage — if the US fails to counter.
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Preventing China’s DeepSeek in Space
The government should ensure that U.S. tech firms eying national security contracts can keep American technology secrets from China and Russia.
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How autonomous tech can make combat engineering safer
In this op-ed, an Army captain argues the military investing in autonomous tech can increase the efficiency and safety of its combat engineering units.
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Trump 2.0 and the fracture of US cyber power
In this op-ed, a research analyst argues Trump's push to split America's "dual-hatted" cyber operations leadership would be a significant misstep.
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The next defense reform must fully bring the US tech sector on board
"We are wasting the talents of America’s world-class tech sector," argue issue experts Ellen Lord and Tyler Sweatt.
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America’s future advantage depends on quick adoption of advanced tech
The U.S. military must learn from Ukraine and accelerate its adoption of advanced AI and robotics, former Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper argues.
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Russia’s Shahed-type drones are losing their bite in Ukraine
Ukrainian air defenders have become more successful in shooting down the Iranian-designed drones, according to data compiled by analyst Federico Borsari.
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When it comes to military AI, there is no second place
Our guest opinion writer argues that AI must be prioritized across military programs and platforms, or else America risks losing the AI race to China.
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Navigating fed cybersecurity: Strategies to achieve network compliance
The complexities of federal cybersecurity guidance necessitate a multifaceted approach to achieving compliance.
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Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation
Our guest opinion writer argues the Pentagon should do more to defend against online lies and disinformation spread by the Houthis and their allies.
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Embrace AI to maintain global talent pool for US innovation, security
The U.S. stands at a crossroads, where the nurturing of global talent is not merely an option but a strategic imperative.
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Intelligence Community’s IT roadmap shows way to a data-centric future
To achieve data-centricity at scale, the IC must govern and manage data cohesively, at every point of the data lifecycle.
Opinion
How achievable is the continuous Authority to Operate model?
Staying current requires agile development practices that continuously integrate and deliver high-quality software with reduced risk.
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How Ukraine can defeat Russian glide bombs
In warfare, silver bullets are rare. Fighting often requires multiple capabilities and innovative or flexible use.
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How the military is preparing for AI at the edge
DoD must adopt solutions with significant computing power at the edge, find ways to reduce the size of AI/ML models and mitigate new security threats.
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Why the US Air Force should keep Next Generation Air Dominance alive
It's time to explore alternative design and acquisition strategies to significantly reduce the cost of NGAD and expedite its delivery.
