Opinion
The military’s fabled ‘human in the loop’ for AI is dangerously misleading
A “human in the loop” whose sole function is to approve a machine’s actions is not a safeguard but a design failure, argues Mikey Dickerson.
Opinion
Tesla’s Cybertruck may be wrong for some. Could it be right for the battlefield?
The author of this op-ed discusses how the Tesla Cybertruck could offer a unique platform to carry anti-drone systems.
Opinion
Upgrade outdated radar systems to improve homeland security
Investing in these advanced radar capabilities is vital to our national security efforts – and the sooner the better.
Opinion
Pentagon aims high, hits target with DIB cybersecurity strategy
The concept of setting segmented, specialized objectives as a way to ultimately reach the daunting goal of a Zero Trust architecture is on display here.
Opinion
Making the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 work for you
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework represents an excellent starting point to taking a proactive cybersecurity approach.
Opinion
How the US can reclaim leadership in advanced energetic materials
It's time to restore what was once American leadership in the materials that most define the lethality and effectiveness of weapons systems.
Opinion
How the Pentagon can more rapidly buy and field the latest tech
With rare exceptions, the U.S. Defense Department cannot acquire new technologies and systems in a timely manner.
Opinion
Here are 4 ways to defend against unmanned ground vehicles
Like unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, UGV systems range broadly in size and mission.
Opinion
How the government came to embrace good-faith hacking of its networks
Federal agencies are inoculating public IT infrastructure by not only listening to the Internet’s Immune System, but proactively inviting healthy input.
Opinion
Lidar: Another emerging technology brought to you by China
More must be done to safeguard U.S. data and prevent dependence on geopolitical adversaries for a critical, emerging technology.
Opinion
Pentagon can benefit from robust photonics infrastructure in Europe
The U.S. can make use of a robust photonics infrastructure in Europe to boost its defenses in space.
