Opinion

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

Combining automation, responsible AI critical for national security

The future of national security will be intelligent and automated.

19 hours ago

Ukraine arms transfers still tracked after US State Dept. kills report

There is a critical lack of transparency in U.S. arms transfers, and it's difficult to access data from the State, Defense and Commerce Departments.

2 days ago

Robotics

Beyond killer robots: How AI impacts security, military affairs

Nations that set limits on AI capabilities may encounter adversaries who have no qualms about doing so, putting them at a disadvantage.

Integration of future assault aircraft changes game for Army Aviation

The Army Aviation industry is employing manufacturing techniques that shorten lead times and cut costs.

5 days ago

How to combine 5G networks, artificial intelligence to aid warfighters

5G communications utilizing forms of artificial intelligence holds the promise of a network topology that’s situationally aware and continuously optimized.

6 days ago

How US nuclear testing moratorium launched a supercomputing revolution

Supercomputers at Los Alamos are being used for earthquake prediction, assessing the impacts of eroding coastlines, wildfire modeling and other tasks.

6 days ago

It’s time for Congress to bring back ‘Defense Valley’

Congress must ensure that our warfighters gain the most value possible from government and private sector technology development.

7 days ago

Multiyear contracts could solve plenty of Pentagon problems

Predictable dollars beget stability and multiyear procurement contracts should be the vehicle for it.

7 days ago

How NASA launches - and delays - hurt US defense innovation

By outsourcing the rocket’s R&D activities across more than 20 states, SLS has garnered much political support from many members of Congress.

8 days ago

How to ensure the US and its allies have the weapons they need

Prioritization, not capacity, is the real issue facing allies as they continue to supply Ukraine but also to ensure NATO members have enough defense items.

8 days ago

Defensive cyber operation enclaves can support secure sharing of data

Consolidating data in the DCO enclave gives security teams the ability to monitor their organizations’ security postures across all networks.

9 days ago

Success denied: Finding ground truth in the air war over Ukraine

If the U.S. Air Force clings to its offense-first, air-superiority vision it may share the fate of Russia's air force: surprised and largely sidelined.

14 days ago