ISR

The technology that drives intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance powers minute-by-minute decision-making, from the Pentagon to the tactical edge.

Opinion

Navigating fed cybersecurity: Strategies to achieve network compliance

The complexities of federal cybersecurity guidance necessitate a multifaceted approach to achieving compliance.

13 days ago

Quieting Discord: A new frontier in military leaks and extremism

From secret Pentagon leaks to radicalization in the military community, Discord is continuing to grapple with keeping bad actors off the popular platform.

13 days ago

Opinion

Intelligence Community’s IT roadmap shows way to a data-centric future

To achieve data-centricity at scale, the IC must govern and manage data cohesively, at every point of the data lifecycle.

What is Tower 22, the base in Jordan where 3 US troops were killed?

34 U.S. service members were also injured in Sunday's attack.

6 months ago

A crew member analyzes data on a monitor aboard a French military AWACS surveillance plane as it flies a 10-hour mission Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, to eastern Romania for the NATO military alliance.

Secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine

NATO policing of its airspace has ramped up since the Russian invasion of Ukraine almost two years ago.

6 months ago

Bombardier wins US Army contract for new spy plane prototype

Bombardier will supply its Global 6500 business aircraft as a prototype for the Army's newest aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance plane.

7 months ago

The U.S. military, among other forces, use converted Bombardier aircraft for a host of missions, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Bombardier Defense VP Patrick talks deep sensing, Kansas investing

Military and business customers look for similar aircraft attributes, including reliability, according to Bombardier Defense's Steve Patrick.

7 months ago

Rocket Lab launches Japanese Earth-imaging satellite

The mission is the company's 10th for 2023, breaking its own record of nine set the previous year.

7 months ago

US special ops may be buying too many Armed Overwatch planes, says GAO

The Sky Warden aircraft is intended to carry out close air support, strike and ISR missions against violent extremist groups in permissive areas.

7 months ago

15 Air National Guardsmen disciplined in Discord server leak

An investigation found a total breakdown of information security at the 102nd Intelligence Wing.

7 months ago

U.S. Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, leader of Cyber Command, speaks Dec. 8, 2023, at an Intelligence and National Security Alliance event in Arlington, Virginia.

Cyber Command’s Nakasone urges renewal of foreign spy law

Section 702 allows the government to collect and review communications like emails and text messages of foreigners abroad. Critics say it's ripe for abuse.

8 months ago

Spy demonstrator planes log nearly 1,000 sorties in Europe and Pacific

As the first two jet-based ISR planes log hours in Europe and Pacific, two more will deploy in 2024.

8 months ago

Failure to renew spy program would be ‘devastating,’ FBI chief says

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the U.S. government to collect data without a warrant.

8 months ago