Thought Leadership: Opinion

Opinion

AUKUS can work without gutting US export control laws

The AUKUS-versus-ITAR debate is a false dilemma created by industry and some in Congress, argue analysts Paul Esau and Valerie Lincy.

4 hours ago

Opinion

Modular Open System Architecture allows continuous weapon upgrades

MOSA uses standardized connections between major parts of a system that allows easy replacement of major components, subsystems and software.

2 days ago

Opinion

The challenge of adding governance as a pillar of cybersecurity

The new framework expands past critical infrastructure and reflects a structure for all organizations, no matter size, industry or region.

Opinion

The case for LEO satellite connectivity in $50 billion EIS contract

The contracting vehicle is designed to enable federal agencies to procure mission-critical telecommunications, infrastructure and technology services.

6 days ago

Opinion

5 steps to better artificial intelligence procurement

Over the past 75 years or so, we have come simply to accept that policy lags technology.

8 days ago

Opinion

Here’s the counter-drone platforms now deployed in Ukraine

Both Ukraine and Russia have used relatively inexpensive UAS to destroy multi-million-dollar tanks, air defenses, helicopters and aircraft.

9 days ago

Opinion

The ‘Replicator’ dilemma: When mass isn’t enough

The Pentagon should match its big investment in attritable autonomy with smarter targeting, the author argues.

10 days ago

Opinion

Changing video bit rate on the fly can boost the effectivness of ISR

The video-based intelligence provided by ISR platforms is critical to the situational awareness and effective decision-making needed for mission success.

13 days ago

Opinion

Unmanned systems are only as capable as their networks

The current discussion on the use of drones and robotic unmanned systems tends to overlook the pressing challenges of their connectivity.

13 days ago

Opinion

We need hard laws on military use of AI — and soon

Is pushback by China, Russia and India insurmountable?

2 weeks ago

Opinion

Is the Army moving too fast on drone adoption?

Skipping any one of these steps, whether it be driver-assisted technology, mapping or data collection, is tantamount to "acquisition malpractice."

2 weeks ago

Opinion

For the federal government, Zero Trust is just the beginning

Zero Trust has been top-of-mind for the Department of Defense for some time now, as evidenced by the aggressive strategy unveiled by the agency.

2 weeks ago

Opinion

How agencies can bolster cyber infiltration, ‘exfiltration’ defenses

Exfiltration can manifest itself in an accidental or intentional disclosure of internal data.

3 weeks ago

Opinion

Following the roadmap to open-source software security

It’s up to oversight bodies such as CISA, government leaders and industry partners to set baseline expectations for OSS use and ensure security.

3 weeks ago

Opinion

For survivable resupply, look to autonomous submarines

With the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marine should examine using UAVs to to prevent a blockade.

3 weeks ago

Opinion

Zero hour for Zero Trust: How data tagging can speed implementation

Currently, agencies take their own unique approaches to the data discovery process, the authors say.

3 weeks ago

Opinion

The US just got serious about cybersecurity. Contractors aren’t ready.

In many cases, companies that hold intelligence aren’t aware of their own role in national security, the author argues.

4 weeks ago

Opinion

How arming Saudi Arabia helped Israel and the United States

The more Saudi Arabia can intercept missiles and drones headed north from Yemen, the less effort Israel will have to spend on defeating those attacks.

4 weeks ago

Opinion

How US can get and stay ahead of adversaries on intelligence data

Data is playing an increasingly critical role in intelligence community operations and mission support.

4 weeks ago

Opinion

An array of perspectives and messages from thought leaders in the defense IT and C4ISRNET community.

The AUKUS-versus-ITAR debate is a false dilemma created by industry and some in Congress, argue analysts Paul Esau and Valerie Lincy.

MOSA uses standardized connections between major parts of a system that allows easy replacement of major components, subsystems and software.

The new framework expands past critical infrastructure and reflects a structure for all organizations, no matter size, industry or region.

The contracting vehicle is designed to enable federal agencies to procure mission-critical telecommunications, infrastructure and technology services.

Over the past 75 years or so, we have come simply to accept that policy lags technology.

Both Ukraine and Russia have used relatively inexpensive UAS to destroy multi-million-dollar tanks, air defenses, helicopters and aircraft.

The Pentagon should match its big investment in attritable autonomy with smarter targeting, the author argues.

The video-based intelligence provided by ISR platforms is critical to the situational awareness and effective decision-making needed for mission success.

The current discussion on the use of drones and robotic unmanned systems tends to overlook the pressing challenges of their connectivity.

Is pushback by China, Russia and India insurmountable?

Skipping any one of these steps, whether it be driver-assisted technology, mapping or data collection, is tantamount to "acquisition malpractice."

Zero Trust has been top-of-mind for the Department of Defense for some time now, as evidenced by the aggressive strategy unveiled by the agency.

Exfiltration can manifest itself in an accidental or intentional disclosure of internal data.

It’s up to oversight bodies such as CISA, government leaders and industry partners to set baseline expectations for OSS use and ensure security.

With the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marine should examine using UAVs to to prevent a blockade.

Currently, agencies take their own unique approaches to the data discovery process, the authors say.

In many cases, companies that hold intelligence aren’t aware of their own role in national security, the author argues.

The more Saudi Arabia can intercept missiles and drones headed north from Yemen, the less effort Israel will have to spend on defeating those attacks.

Data is playing an increasingly critical role in intelligence community operations and mission support.