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.

Business

US, China Race To Boost Military Coding Personnel

Head of US Fleet Cyber Command wants to pull from the 9th-grade talent pool.

Business

Should Hacked Feds Lose Security Clearance?

DHS security chief is considering a tough-love approach after some senior officials fail repeated tests.

Business

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.

Business

Pentagon Civilian Worker Reclassification Draws Fire

Union calls the plan "vague, non-specific, and often conflicting."

Business

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.

Business

State Department Wants To Compile Cybersecurity Playbook

Agency turns to industry for expert advice on both offensive and defensive approaches.

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

Meet the Women Who Survived Army's Ranger School (Navy SEALs Are Next)

Shortly after two women earned their Army Ranger tabs, the Navy's top admiral said SEALs will give women their shot.