Threats
Dempsey Reassures NATO Allies on Ukraine
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs says he’s prepared to back up NATO militarily if things escalate in Ukraine. By Ben Watson
Ideas
Why Russia and China Won’t Join Forces Over Disputed Islands
Too much history, too much risk, too little gain to believe that Beijing or Moscow are aligning against Japan. By Yun Sun and Hana Rudolph
Defense Systems
Excalibur brings high-energy lasers closer to the field
DARPA’s optical phased array takes a big step toward low-power precision targeting.
Ideas
Obama’s Foreign Policy Reality Check
The president who wants to shutter America’s wars finds that new conflicts keep opening for business. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Ideas
After a Decade of War, Troop Reductions Might Not Be So Bad
Growth in troop levels over the past 10 years suggests the DOD’s proposed reduction in active duty personnel may not cut as deep as it sounds. By Janine Davidson
Threats
NATO to Russia: We Don't Want Your Help With Syria's Chemical Weapons
The latest casualty on the Russia-Ukraine front is a planned NATO collaboration with Moscow to protect a Mediterranean-bound chemical weapons-destroying U.S. vessel. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
The Naval Base at the Heart of Putin’s Fight for Crimea
Putin's push to secure the military outpost he leases from Ukraine could bring the entire region under Russian control. By Marina Koren
Policy
Military Sexual Assault Reform Fails on Chain of Command Issue
Sen. Gillibrand’s bill to remove sexual assault cases from the chain of command narrowly failed to get the 60 votes it needed to advance. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
Inside China's $132 Billion Military Budget
China's growing military budget is only second to the United States. By Lily Kuo
Ideas
Is This How the War on Terror Ends?
Rivalry among great powers long characterized international affairs—and now it's back. By Peter Beinart
Business
CIA Accused of Spying on Senate Intelligence Committee
The CIA's inspector general, is reviewing whether CIA agents hacked into the computers of Senate staffers. By Brendan Sasso
Ideas
The Reason China Isn't Backing Russia's Ukraine Invasion? Money
By now, it's clear Beijing believes its economic interests in Ukraine outweigh any reason to back Putin's folly -- for now. By Elizabeth Economy
Defense Systems
Air Force needs support strategy for its six cyber weapons
Requirements include continuous service and other support for the AFNet Cyber Weapons Systems.
Defense Systems
GPS III program faces cuts, more delays in 2015 budget
Long-lasting legacy GPS systems allow leeway for slower development.
Defense Systems
Navy goes with HP PCs for ONE-Net refresh
The company’s products, including Elite notebooks, tablets and desktops, will replace current systems at domestic and international bases.
Defense Systems
Navy awards $13M contract for DCGS-Marine Corps support
SAIC will provide program management, production engineering and other services.
Business
Pentagon Leaders Working to Define Military’s Post-War Purpose
With a post-war budget and (yet another) strategy, senior defense leaders are crafting a new mission for the U.S. military. By Kevin Baron
Science & Tech
What Will $5 Billion in Military Cyber Spending Pay For?
The Pentagon is spending more on cybersecurity, but is it spending it in the right way? By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Pentagon Wants to Keep Controversial War Budget Beyond Afghanistan
The war in Afghanistan is winding down, but the Pentagon hopes its war budget goes on. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas