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
The Biggest Threat to the Pentagon’s Budget Is Entitlement Spending
Our failure to reform mandatory spending is adversely impacting our nation and our national security. By Rep. Scott Rigell
Defense Systems
Abandoned by Army, world’s longest aircraft turns up in UK
The hybrid air vehicle could provide up to three weeks of continuous ISR capabilities.
Defense Systems
Navy opens its Global Ocean Forecast System to the public
The Naval Research Lab agrees to let NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Prediction tap into the system for public forecasts.
Business
The Pentagon's Military Strategy Barely Mentions Russia
Moscow’s recent invasion of Ukrainian territory could change the Pentagon’s priorities. By Sara Sorcher
Ideas
To Inflict Pain on Russia, Target Its Energy First
If Washington wants to change Putin’s mind about Ukraine, start targeting Russia’s oil, money and leadership – and stop drawing down U.S. troops in Europe. By John R. Deni
Business
Obama Warns Military Over Pay and Benefits
President Obama's FY2015 budget has a clear message: the increasing cost of military pay and benefits cannot be sustained. By Eric Katz
Business
This Is Obama’s $26B ‘Wish List’ for the Pentagon
President Obama wants to create a special $58 billion fund to offset budget cuts. About half of that would go to the Pentagon. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
Ukraine Is the Greatest Challenge to Geopolitics Since the Cold War
As Russia confronts Ukraine, the definition of modern military intervention hangs in the balance. By David Rohde
Business