Defense
How American Special Operators Gradually Returned to Somalia
A U.S. soldier was killed in the country this month for the first time in more than two decades. What was he doing there?
Defense
Spy Chief Searching for Cuts Across Entire U.S. Intelligence Community
Trump's new intelligence chief, Dan Coats, says he’s already moving on GOP lawmakers’ request to streamline all 17 agencies, including his own ODNI.
Nextgov
DARPA Wants Artificial Intelligence That Doesn't Forget Everything It Knows
Biological systems don't completely freeze up when they encounter a new situation, but computers often do.
Defense
In Afghanistan, Trump Is Poised to Re-Escalate a Hopeless War
Barely anyone in the United States is paying attention.
Defense
Intelligence Leaders Are Practically Begging Trump to Condemn Russian Hacking
The president’s unwillingness to call out Moscow’s electoral meddling is doing the Kremlin a favor, one former top spy testified to lawmakers.
Defense
Trump Advisers Call for More Troops in Afghanistan
The request recommends sending at least 3,000 U.S. troops to break the military stalemate in the country.
Defense
Employees Evacuated from Washington Nuclear Site
Officials: No evidence of tunnel collapse or airborne radioactive particles.
Defense
Conservative Legal Group Sues Agencies Over Details on Trump Security Spending
Judicial Watch raps Pentagon and Homeland Security for FOIA non-responses.
Management
'That Was Not a Good Situation': Why Sally Yates Was Worried About Michael Flynn’s Russia Ties
The Russians knew that national security adviser Flynn had lied to vice president Mike Pence.
Defense
U.S. Confirms the Death of ISIS Leader in Afghanistan
Officials say Abdul Hasib was killed in a special operations raid last April that also killed two U.S. Army Rangers.
Tech
France’s Macron Hack Likely By Same Russian Group That Hit DNC, Sources Say
A growing list of indicators point to a hack squad associated with the Russian GRU.
Management
Lessons from a Long-Time Contractor in Afghanistan
Automotive specialist describes “building capacity” through hiring locals, being on receiving end of SIGAR audits.
Tech
The Military is Using Human Brain Waves to Teach Robots How to Shoot
Without even realizing it, soldiers could soon be training robot sharpshooters to take their jobs.
Defense
The First U.S. Casualty in Somalia Since 'Black Hawk Down'
A Navy SEAL died during a special-operations mission against al-Shabaab.
Defense
John Kelly Lays Out His Border Security Vision
The DHS chief says fostering economic development in Central America is just as important as rigorously enforcing U.S. immigration laws at home.
Defense
The Border Patrol's Corruption Problem
More than 140 Customs and Border Protection agents were arrested or convicted of corruption in recent years—and President Trump’s promise to hire 5,500 new agents could make the problem worse.
Defense
Comey: The Metadata Made Me Do It
The FBI director tries to explain to Congress his pre-election letters about the missing Clinton emails.
Tech
The Military Has a New Technology to Finally Solve the Concussion Crisis
The Army is testing sensors that can detect the impact of explosions on the brain.
Defense
Panetta Continues Pushing for Pentagon Recruiting Reforms
Op-ed calls for allowing experienced professionals to enter military services at higher ranks.
Defense