Business
Cheating Scandal Spreads to the Navy’s Nuclear Fleet
Thirty sailors responsible the Navy’s nuclear reactor training have been suspended for allegedly cheating on exams. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
Government Passwords Are Incredibly Easy to Hack
Some of the federal government's most sensitive data are protected by passwords that wouldn't pass muster for even the most basic civilian email account, according to a report. By Alex Brown
Science & Tech
Why Is the Syrian Opposition Disappearing from Facebook?
Social media was one of the first refuges for Syria’s non-violent activists. Now they’re getting kicked off. By Michael Pizzi
Business
Army National Guard Recruiters Collected $29M in Fraudulent 'Bounties'
The state-administered Guard Recruiting Assistance Program was cancelled in 2012 when the fraud came to light. By Charles S. Clark
Policy
Secretary of State John Kerry Is Back on Twitter
Formerly one of Congress's most colorful tweeters, Secretary of State John Kerry has his own Twitter account again. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Military Focuses on Ethics Training Amid Scandals
Military schools will now have 'ethics units' as the services grapple with a string of high-profile scandals. By Sara Sorcher and Jordain Carney
Defense Systems
NCS releases first mobile zero-client laptop
Company eyes military, intell community, as agencies move toward virtualization.
Defense Systems
DOD wants a ‘Big Mechanism’ for mining research data
DARPA announces a $45 million program that aims to revolutionize the way research on complex subjects is understood.
Science & Tech
Army Commanders Slam New Communications System
Fifteen of fifteen company commanders surveyed found the new communications system distracting and said they would not take it to war. By Bob Brewin
Threats
The U.S. Dilemma in Egypt
There's a lot of worry in the United States that Egypt is going down a path of persistent instability. By Bernard Gwertzman
Ideas
Can Another ‘Anbar Awakening’ Save Iraq?
Only disgruntled Sunni tribes can halt Iraq’s descent into another sectarian hell. By James Kitfield
Ideas
U.S. Missile Defense Isn't Ready for Prime Time
The U.S. shouldn’t field additional long-range missile interceptors until the current system is redesigned. By Tom Z. Collina
Policy
How Obama Won the War on Iran Sanctions
The president is getting a chance to make negotiations with Iran work. By Stacy Kaper
Defense Systems
Marines test diagnostic telemedicine device for the battlefield
Tempus Pro enables monitoring, patient data sharing, and video and voice capabilities.
Defense Systems
DARPA aims to turn computer chips into dust
In the second contract awarded under the agency’s VAPR program, IBM will explore ways to shatter CMOS chips on command.
Ideas
Military Force vs. Diplomacy: Can You Have One Without the Other?
Obama says the U.S. is entering a new era of reliance on diplomacy over military force. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Science & Tech
Need to Know Memo: Cybersecurity
As the Pentagon boosts cyber spending and staffing, it faces a series of hurdles.
Business
Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale to Step Down
After helping the military navigate through some of the toughest budget battles in history, Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale is stepping down. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Joe Biden Was Right About Dividing Iraq
The former senator took a lot of grief for saying Iraq should be partitioned. He might just get the last laugh. By James Kitfield
Defense Systems