N. Korea Missile Launches Raise New Alarms
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the East Sea in an apparent protest against the ongoing joint military drills between South Korea and the US. These launchings Monday raise new alarms about the threat to North Korea’s neighbors.
McCain Decries Lack of Cyber Strategy
Arizona Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is running out of patience when it comes to the US formulating what he considers an effective cyber strategy.
Though Under Scrutiny, F-35 Here to Stay
Although Trump assailed the F-35’s cost, officials say only a modest order by the US Navy is really in question.
Netanyahu Calls on Nations to Follow Trump’s Lead on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls on “responsible” nations to follow the lead of US President Donald Trump and impose sanctions on Iran.
CEO Says Lockheed Can Get F-35 Cost Down
President-elect Donald Trump met with Lockheed Martin’s CEO Marillyn Hewson late last week, where Hewson indicated she will get the cost of the F-35 stealth fighter jet down.
Russia on Cyber Attack Accusations: Where’s the Proof?
A Russian government official says the US should prove Russia meddled in US elections or shut up about it.
Marines Want a Few Good Cyber Specialists
President-elect Donald Trump thinks the Marines need more good men. Commandant Gen. Robert Neller says the USMC needs cyber specialists, electronic warfare troops, intelligence analysts, and engineers.
Cybersecurity Talent in Short Supply
Shortage of cybersecurity talent continues. Achieving successful cybersecurity is an all-hands-on-deck effort by academia, industry, and government.
Philippines, Duterte ‘Separate’ From US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced his “separation” from the US, declaring his country had realigned with China as the two agreed to resolve their South China Sea dispute.
More Delays for USS Gerald R. Ford
The USS Gerald R. Ford, with its $13 billion price tag, is the most expensive warship in history. Already two years behind schedule, it faces more delays after the Pentagon’s top weapons tester concluded the ship is still not ready for combat.
