Science & Tech
Meet the Man Reinventing CIA for the Big Data Era
An exclusive interview with CIA's new director of digital innovation about his agency’s biggest change in decades.
Business
Lockheed-Sikorsky Deal Stokes Fears About Industry Consolidation
As the world’s largest defense company gets even larger, Pentagon leaders worry that competition is evaporating.
Business
Small Defense Firms, the Pentagon Can Help You Fight Off Hacks — Just Ask
A GAO report says the Pentagon's program to protect small contractors against data theft has been underused.
Business
White House, Agencies Begin Prepping for ‘Executing an Orderly Shutdown’
OMB is currently reviewing contingency plans submitted by all agencies in preparation for an appropriations lapse.
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US, China Race To Boost Military Coding Personnel
Head of US Fleet Cyber Command wants to pull from the 9th-grade talent pool.
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Should Hacked Feds Lose Security Clearance?
DHS security chief is considering a tough-love approach after some senior officials fail repeated tests.
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As Tensions Rise in the East, Europe’s Militaries Shop For Heavier Weapons
At London’s giant DSEI arms show, the talk is of Russia, ISIS, and hybrid war.
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Pentagon Civilian Worker Reclassification Draws Fire
Union calls the plan "vague, non-specific, and often conflicting."
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Pentagon Orders Even More HQ Cuts, Infuriating Employees' Union
Defense Department personnel officials are moving ahead with a more-severe version of an existing plan for cuts to headquarters staff—angering a major union in the process.
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State Department Wants To Compile Cybersecurity Playbook
Agency turns to industry for expert advice on both offensive and defensive approaches.
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UK to Decide Whether To Allow Women in Combat Jobs Next Year
As the U.S. nears its own decisions, the British Army is considering allowing women into infantry and armor positions.
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Ash Who? After Six Months On The Job, 44% Have No Opinion on Defense Secretary
A Defense One survey finds that nearly half of troops, natsec employees say they still have no opinion about Ash Carter.
Business
All-Male No More: Army Opens Ranger Course to Women
The test is over: future classes of the elite Ranger School will be open to all candidates.
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As New Book Arrives, Pentagon Warns Special Operators Against Leaks
Defense secretary, SOCOM remind troops to keep secrets as new details of bin Laden raid and other missions emerge.
Science & Tech
Flexible Electronics Are the Goal of Pentagon's First Silicon Valley Partnership
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announces a five-year, $171 million effort to make and improve bendable circuitry.
Business
Now NATO’s Prepping for Hybrid War
Like the US, the alliance as a whole is readying forces for a full range of combat scenarios — and planning a historically complex exercise.
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Carter: Joint Chiefs Breach Shows Military Needs Better Cyber Security
As he travels to Silicon Valley to seek help, Defense Secretary Ash Carter criticizes the military’s network security.
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Army Takes Biggest Hit In OPM Hack
The service will cover 40 percent of the Pentagon's plan to spend $132 million on credit monitoring.
Business
Should One US Service Rule the Military’s Drones?
Ten years ago, the Air Force lost its bid to control the Pentagon’s nascent UAV fleets. Some say it should try again.
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