Business
Drones Are Finally Driving the U-2 Spy Plane Out of Business
The U.S. military is becoming more digital, specialized and automated. By Tim Fernholz
Business
Pentagon’s Post-War Budget Marks End of War Era
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel previews the first budget in 13 years for a military no longer on a ‘war footing.’ By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
The Pentagon Is Picking an Unnecessary Fight With Congress
The Defense Department needs to downsize and streamline, but President Obama’s sassy spending request only will make it harder to achieve some good. By James Joyner
Business
The Winners and Losers in Obama's Defense Spending Request
Here's what makes the cut, according to Secretary Hagel’s budget request preview. By Sara Sorcher and Jordain Carney
Business
Obama Offers Troops 1 Percent Raise, Freezes Top Brass Pay
Chuck Hagel announced on Monday that general and flag officer pay will be frozen next year, as the Pentagon looks for savings. By Eric Katz
Business
Air Force to Modify Its Nuclear Missile Launch Training
After revelations about cheating on proficiency exams, the Air Force is changing the way it educates nuclear-missile launch officers. By Global Security Newswire
Business
What's on the Chopping Block—and What's Safe—in the Pentagon's Shrinking Budget?
Here's a look at what might get cut, and what might make the cut. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Hagel Orders a Shakeup of the Pentagon’s MIA Recoveries
After revelations of mismanagement, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gives the military 30 days to clean up its MIA command. By Kevin Baron
Business
5 Things You Need to Know About the Next Defense Budget
Here's what you need to know before the fiscal year 2015 budget is released on March 4. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Outgoing Comptroller Bob Hale Says the Pentagon Can Be Audited by 2017
Departing Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale says he believes a full audit is possible by the 2017 deadline. By Charles S. Clark
Business
Military Families Are Using Food Stamps More Than Ever
Members of the military redeemed almost $104 million worth of food stamps at commissaries in fiscal year 2013. By Eric Katz
Business
Poll: It's Time for Congress to Agree to Close Military Bases
A National Journal poll of security insiders says Congress needs to get on board with military base closures, but agrees that it probably won't. By Sara Sorcher
Ideas
Why the U.S. Should Use British Missiles on Reaper Drones
For compatibility and cost-effectiveness, military cooperation between nations must start from the beginning. By Peter Westmacott
Policy
Complicated Vote Sends Simple Message from Congress: Don't Mess With Vets
Senators voted overwhelmingly to restore $6 billion in proposed veterans' benefit cuts, but paid with further sequester offsets. By Stacy Kaper
Business
Lost Your CAC Card? Prove It, Says the Pentagon
In a new rule, DOD will require troops and employees wanting a replacement ID to provide certified proof that they lost their common access card. By Aliya Sternstein
Business
Here's Why Cutting 20 Percent of Hagel's Staff Is a Bad Idea
The Defense Department’s plan to cut across staff headquarters by 20 percent at least deserves independent analysis. By Robert Ogden
Science & Tech
How Big Data Could Help the U.S. Predict the Next Snowden
DNI James Clapper wants intelligence workers put into a big data cloud the U.S. can surveil, and it just might work. by Patrick Tucker
Business
Obama Administration Wants Industry Input on Spying Reform
The Obama administration wants to know if 'existing commercially available capabilities' can lead to spying reforms. By Brendan Sasso
Business
Air Force Asks Missileers to Report Problems 'From the Bottom Up'
The Force Improvement Program is being called an 'aggressive' move to clean up the ICBM ranks. By Global Security Newswire
Business