Defense Systems
System can make military convoys autonomous
TARDEC and Lockheed Martin demonstrate driverless system that handles traffic, tight turns and other aspects of an urban environment.
Business
Obama to Nominate Navy Admiral as NSA Director
If confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Michael Rogers will replace Army Gen. Keith Alexander as NSA director. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Half of Nuke Crew at Air Force Base Tied to Cheating Scandal
Nearly half of the nuclear-missile crew members at one base are tied to alleged cheating on a monthly proficiency test. By Jordain Carney
Business
Pentagon: F-35 Software Remains Seriously Flawed
The $397 billion F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program suffers from such severe software problems that it could not conduct operational missions today. By Bob Brewin
Threats
One Map That Shows What America’s Spies Are Worried About
There’s hardly a spot on the globe that the intelligence community isn’t tracking. Here’s a map that shows the top concerns for U.S. spies. By Kedar Pavgi
Defense Systems
Got a cyber emergency? Call out the National Guard.
Guard units around the country are creating teams that could respond to cyber emergencies they way they respond to floods or hurricanes.
Defense Systems
Raytheon back to work on Next Generation Jammer
Navy sticks with Raytheon after GAO-recommended re-evaluation of the $279 million contract.
Defense Systems
6 ways to improve cybersecurity through acquisition
DOD, GSA issue recommendations for how to apply risk management to the IT acquisition process.
Defense Systems
Lockheed powers up second GPS III satellite
Test represents a major development for next-generation GPS satellites, the first of which is set to launch later this year.
Business
NSA Gets Its First Civil Liberties and Privacy Officer
Rebecca Richards has been appointed to a new post that ensures 'privacy is protected and civil liberties are maintained by all of NSA's missions.' By Dustin Volz
Policy
Inhofe Says There's Not Enough Support to Override a Veto on Iran Sanctions
President Obama says he will veto any measure to slap new sanctions on Iran. He may have just gotten his way. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Do the Military’s Nuclear Operators Need More Incentives?
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wants to reform the troubled nuclear enterprise. Could more incentives and recognition help turn things around? By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Democrats Want to Reverse $6B Veterans Benefits Cut, Pay for It Later
Congress has agreed to reverse $6 billion in cuts to veterans benefits. They just can't agree on how to pay for it. By Stacy Kaper and Jordain Carney
Defense Systems
A ‘powerful antenna in a soldier’s pocket,’ thanks to origami
Collapsible antennas being developed at FIU and Georgia Tech may have military and commercial applications.
Threats
Obama: Afghan War Will End With or Without Troop Deal
President Obama says the war in Afghanistan will be over at the end of the year, with or without a troop deal from Afghan President Hamid Karzai. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Full Text: President Obama's 2014 State of the Union Address
A complete transcript of the president's speech from Tuesday night.
Threats
Obama’s Vision: No More War but Plenty More Fighting
President Obama’s speech illustrates America’s global security dilemma: stay out of wars, but don’t let up the fight. By Kevin Baron
Business
Lawmakers Vow to Repeal Military Pension Cut
Senators from both parties want to repeal scheduled cuts to the pensions of working-age military retirees. By Eric Katz
Ideas
Dempsey’s Message on Women in Combat: Trust Transcends Gender
One year ago this month, the military repealed the combat exclusion for women. Here’s my message. By Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey
Science & Tech