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
Ideas
Moving U.S.-German Relations Past the NSA Headlines
Despite recent headlines about Snowden and spying, U.S.-German interests remain in lockstep from Afghanistan to Syria, Iran and now the Ukraine. By Tara Sonenshine
Defense Systems
Hyperspectral sensor lets drones see through camouflage, spot explosives
The Air Force plans to flight-test the ACES-HY aboard a Predator UAV.
Defense Systems
Can a microscopic component foil electronics counterfeiters?
A New DARPA program is looking for tiny authentication system to help get counterfeits out of the supply chain.
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
Policy
For Obama, Few Options in Syria
President Obama said there is no military solution for Syria, but sources say counterterrorism ops and direct arms are back on the menu of lousy options. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Science & Tech
This Is the App That’s Fueling the Uprising in Venezuela
The newest apps fueling Venezuela’s uprisings are made in North America and have piqued the Pentagon’s interest. By Patrick Tucker
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
Defense Systems
Army’s move to Samsung reflects a flexible mobile strategy
The service is adding 7,000 Galaxy Note II smartphones to the Nett Warrior system, but they won’t work like typical smartphones.
Defense Systems
Air Force unveils secret space surveillance satellites
Two will be launched into geosynchronous orbit this year, to keep a close eye on other countries’ satellites and space debris.
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
Defense Systems
BAE testing revolutionary helmet-mounted display
Q-Warrior head-up display would improve situational awareness for soldiers.
Defense Systems
DOD aims for a proactive spectrum strategy
The plan looks to develop flexible, more efficient technologies to meet both military and commercial the demand for bandwidth.
Defense Systems