Threats

Dempsey: Securing Syria’s Chemical Weapons Is ‘Feasible’

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey says securing Syria’s chemical stockpile will be ‘challenging’ during the ongoing civil war, but it’s ‘feasible.’ By Stephanie Gaskell

Threats

Arab States Reintroduce Measure Opposing Israel's Nuclear Weapons

The perennial measure calls upon Israel to implement nuclear security safeguards. Still, some are concerned the measure is being used to unnecessarily target Tel-Aviv. By Elaine Grossman

Business

Inside Obama’s Syria Deliberations: ‘The Promise of More Discussion’

Insiders detail a reluctance to engage in military action, and a disconnect between the president and the national security options prepared for his review. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Policy

The Other Half of ‘This Town’

The Navy Yard massacre reveals another side of ‘This Town’. The real side. The side we know well. By Kevin Baron

Business

OMB Puts Agencies on Standby for Possible Shutdown

As the fiscal year comes to an end, Pentagon officials were put on alert to prepare for a government shutdown. By Charles Clark

Defense Systems

Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress satellite on track for launch

First of three satellites completes key system life test.

Defense Systems

Air Force awards satellite support contract to Harris

Contract modification provides maintenance, logistics support of the Air Force Satellite Control Network.

Defense Systems

SAIC wins $21M Navy digital surveillance contract

Navy surveillance system will be upgraded with enhanced software, engineering services.

Business

Navy Yard Tragedy Prompts Larger Review of Base Security

A new report from the Pentagon Inspector General suggests that an agency responsible for security at Navy installations had not done enough to mitigate risk. By Charles Clark

Business

New Study: Budget Cuts and Strategic Uncertainty Could Deplete the Defense Industrial Base

Think tank analyst says that the Pentagon needs to do more to protect crucial parts of the supply chain in this time of uncertainty. By Charles Clark

Business

It Isn't the Military's Place to Weigh In on the Syria Debate

Too many servicemembers are violating ethics by making their opinions publically known. By James Joyner

Policy

Conspiracy Theorists Already Suspect Navy Yard Shooting Is a 'False Flag'

Controversial host Alex Jones believes that the attack is a way to distract the American public from the issue of Benghazi. By Alex Seitz-Wald

Business

Destroying Chemical Weapons is Really Expensive

Even then, efforts to obliterate the armaments is worth each and every dollar. By Ben Freeman and Faris Alikhan

Policy

It's Time to Revamp the U.N.

A sclerotic Security Council, and an inability to get major initiatives passed. Maybe it's time that the multilateral body is revamped for the 21st century. By Jim Arkedis

Science & Tech

Can the U.S. and China Get Along in Outer Space?

China is improving and testing its anti-satellite capabilities. The Pentagon is, too. By Michael Krepon

Policy

Republicans to Link Benghazi to Broader Foreign Policy Failures

GOP strategists want to make the case that the attack was indicative of an administration that has lost control. It'll be also used against Hillary Clinton if she runs in 2016. By Stacy Kaper

Business

Exclusive Interview: Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale Braces for Sequestration, Round 2

Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale on budget cuts driving strategy, lessons learned and how he's preparing for another round of budget battles in Congress. By Stephanie Gaskell

Threats

Why Did He Do It? Navy Yard Gunman Was Military Contractor, Former Sailor

Police say Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old defense contractor and Navy veteran, opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard, killing 12 people. By Stephanie Gaskell

Policy

Putin's Authoritarian Incentives in Syria

The Russian leader isn't just saving Assad's power. He's trying to preserve his own authority. By David Rohde

Policy

Navy Yard Shooting Talk Turns to Guns, Politics Before It’s Even Over

Political commentators from the left and right argue on Twitter on the causes of the latest tragedy in Washington. By Matt Vasilogambros, Patrick Reis and Lucia Graves