Defense One

The U.S. Military Is One Step Closer to Having Invisibility Cloaks

Nanotechnology solutions offer the promise of hiding in plain sight. By Patrick Tucker

Defense

The Hidden Human Cost Of Post-9/11 Wars

There are more than 1 million people taking care of the country's newest veterans.

Defense One

Realizing the Asia-Pacific Rebalance

Why the pivot to Asia ‘remains front and center in our national security strategy.’ By Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel

Defense

John McCain: Classified Senate Report on Torture 'Chilling'

Some aspects of the report are too upsetting to repeat, the GOP senator says.

Defense

Ryan Budget Calls for Return to Pre-Sequester Defense Spending

Budget chairman takes from nondefense to boost defense spending beyond Obama.

Defense One

Inside the Military’s New Office for Cyborgs

DARPA’s Arati Prabhakar tells Defense One that cutting-edge biology research is the future of national security -- and how we’ll get our Star Trek tricorders. By Patrick Tucker

Defense

Watchdog: U.S. Struggles to Track Nuclear-Arms Design Records

Missing data exposes the U.S. nuclear arsenal to an array of unnecessary costs and risks

Defense One

Why This Year's Elections in Afghanistan Won't Matter That Much

Four analysts told the Council on Foreign Relations that the upcoming elections may not have that big of an impact on Afghanistan's security situation. Interview By Zachary Laub

Nextgov

Microsoft Promises to Stop Reading Your Emails

The company backtracks after spying leads to FBI leaker.

Defense

Senate Report: Torture Didn't Help Capture Osama bin Laden

The link between interrogation programs and the capture of bin Laden has been a frequent argument for defenders of the CIA's torture program.

Defense

How to Turn a Dolphin, Sea Lion, or Whale Into a Sea Creature Commando

The Navy Marine Mammal Program has used these animals to help detect sea mines.

Nextgov

Why Virtual Reality Might Be Sexist

Some women feel sick when they use devices like the Oculus Rift. It might be biological.

Nextgov

DHS Takes a Second Stab at Automating Immigration Casework

InfoZen wins first contract in project's revival, hopes agile software development will make the difference.

Defense One

How the NSA Can Use Metadata to Predict Your Personality

Despite assurances that metadata is free of content, new research shows that it can be highly personal. By Patrick Tucker

Defense

An Unauthorized Leak on Unauthorized 'Zero Dark Thirty' Remarks?

Defense watchdog said to accuse former colleague of spilling report to Congress.

Defense

One of the NSA's Biggest Defenders Is Retiring to Be a Radio Host

Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee isn't seeking re-election.

Nextgov

How Google Responds to Search Warrants (in One Plain Language Stop Motion Video)

Government requests for Google user info in criminal cases are up about 120 percent since 2009.

Defense

Newt Gingrich's Plan to Stave Off the Apocalypse

Gingrich and former CIA officials are convinced that our electrical grid could be wiped out at any moment.