Threats
Karzai Blasts Dempsey Over ‘Zero Option’ Remarks
Afghan President Hamid Karzai says Gen. Martin Dempsey’s comments are just ‘intimidation’ to get him to sign the troop deal. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Americans Are Divided Over Military Spending
A slim plurality of Americans wants to cut military spending, according to a Gallup Poll released Thursday. By Jordain Carney
Business
The Pentagon's Plan to Fight Sequestration: Speak English
A top official says too much 'Pentagon speak' is hurting their efforts to communicate their message clearly. By Sara Sorcher
Threats
Gillibrand Links Military Sexual Assaults to PTSD and Suicide
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand opened a new dimension in the debate over military sexual assaults while continuing to apply pressure for her legislation. By Stacy Kaper
Threats
How Should the U.S. Deal With Putin?
Russia's wily president has outmaneuvered Western leaders for years. Is President Obama next? By David Rohde
Defense Systems
New Army manual combines cyber, electromagnetic operations
The field manual maps out a plan for unifying cyber operations, electronic warfare and spectrum management.
Threats
Iran Has Resumed Work at Suspicious Military Base
The Institute for Science and International Security says Iran has resumed work at a base believed by some specialists to have housed nuclear-arms studies. By Diane Barnes
Threats
Syria Vows to Ship Out Its Chemical Weapons by April 27
The deadline for Syria to ship out it's chemical weapons has now been pushed to late April. By Global Security Newswire
Science & Tech
How the Army Plans to Fight a War Across the Electromagnetic Spectrum
The Army’s first-ever electromagnetic warfare field manual shows that, for the military, IEDs and spam have a lot in common. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
The Politics of Process Stalls Veterans Benefits Bill
A rift between Senate Democrats and Republicans over who gets to offer amendments and how many is threatening a key veterans bill. By Michael Catalini and Stacy Kaper
Science & Tech
Boeing Is Making a Spy Phone That Self Destructs
Calling James Bond. Boeing is making a spy phone called 'Black" that will self destruct if someone tries to hack into it. By Nick Stockton
Business
Here’s What the Pentagon Will Cut If Sequestration Happens Again in 2016
The Pentagon is gambling with Congress again over what another round of sequestration will cost the military – and this time, DOD’s threat is a bit more believable. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
McCain Blocks Top Pentagon Civilian Picks
The key Republican flexed his legislative muscle, calling answers from Bob Work and Christine Wormuth 'nonsensical.' By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Meet the New Guard at the Pentagon
The Senate Armed Services Committee is considering the nominations of several top posts at the Pentagon. Here’s a look at who are they are. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Top Pentagon Official Says the Military 'Cried Wolf' Over Sequestration
The Pentagon is working on changing its message in the wake of new budget cuts. By Jordain Carney
Threats
Is the CIA Better Than the Military at Drone Killings?
The White House is supposed to be handing the program over to the Pentagon. Here's why they're dragging their feet. By Michael Hirsh
Defense Systems
Army steps up search for anti-drone technology
As UAVs proliferate, the military tries to prepare to defend against those of other forces.
Defense Systems
Secretive Boeing Black smartphone appears on FCC website
The dual-SIM phone, which will self-destruct if tampered with, will be marketed to government agencies and contractors as a secure alternative.
Policy
Obama to Karzai: We’re Making Plans to Leave Afghanistan
On a rare phone call to the Afghan leader, President Obama warns that the U.S. is fully prepared to leave Afghanistan if a post-2014 troop deal isn’t signed. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business