Science & Tech
The NSA's New Spy Facilities are 7 Times Bigger Than the Pentagon
It’s no secret that Harvey Davis has a sensitive job building massive spy data centers. By Aliya Sternstein
Business
Let Air Force Run the Military Satellites, Watchdog Argues
It’s been a long time since TSAT. A new report says the Pentagon should let the Air Force control the next-generation MILSATCOM architecture to save money and add security. It’s not that simple, though. By Kevin Baron
Ideas
What Ash Carter Gets Wrong about Nuclear Weapons Spending
It’s hard to imagine how Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter could get it so wrong in Aspen about nuclear weapons spending. But wrong he is. By Kingston Reif
Business
House Approves 1.8 Percent Military Pay Raise
Measure also cancels possible civilian furloughs in fiscal year 2014. By Kellie Lunney
Business
Military Education, Sequestered
With furloughs and reduced spending levels, U.S. military academies are struggling to live up to their own standards of excellence. By Eric Katz
Business
Highlights From the Aspen Security Forum
Defense One brings you a wrap-up of the Aspen Security Forum. By Kedar Pavgi
Business
How Bid Protests Are Slowing Down Procurements
Bid protests have risen 50 percent since 2008 and the major delays they cause are now just "built into the process."
Business
Ditch the QDR
The Pentagon just conducted two major strategy reviews. So why does it need the QDR? By Doug Wilson
Business
Air Force to Discharge Sexual Assault Offenders
In its latest effort to crack down on sexual assault offenders, the Air Force is now kicking all of them out of the military. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Lawmakers Continue to Press Pentagon on Furloughs
Legality of furloughing civilian employees at working capital funds questioned. By Kellie Lunney
Business
Interview with Chuck Hagel's 'Alter Ego'
Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, Chuck Hagel's self-proclaimed 'alter ego,' talks about the big picture and channeling his boss. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Dempsey’s Next Mission: Balance U.S. Ambition, Ability
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has identified four priorities for his second-term with one purpose: reconcile U.S. ambitions with the Pentagon’s abilities. By Kevin Baron
Business
Dempsey Gets a New Top Adviser
NSC’s Horan takes over powerful Chairman’s Action Group. By Kevin Baron
Business
Layoffs Loom for Hagel's Top Staff
With sequestration likely to continue into next fiscal year, Hagel warns that he might have to lay off some of his senior staff. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
The Drone That Wouldn't Die: How a Defense Contractor Bested the Pentagon
The Air Force was ready to drop the RQ-4B Block 30, but a Northrop Grumman lobbying campaign convinced Congress to resuscitate it. By Richard H.P. Sia and Alexander Cohen
Business
The Soldier Who Pawned His iPhone, or Why Management Matters
All the strategy and planning in the world doesn’t matter if you can’t get things like payroll processing right. By Tom Shoop
Ideas
The Next QDR Is the Last Chance for Sanity
The independent review panel could be a real opportunity for change.
Business
This is What the Pivot Looks Like
The Pentagon’s pivot to Asia is underway, but threats still remain around the globe. By Chanin Knight and Kedar Pavgi
Policy
Who Could Replace Janet Napolitano at the Department of Homeland Security?
The former governor of Arizona is resigning as secretary on Friday to become the first woman to head the UC system.
Policy