Defense Systems
DOD Enterprise Email meets some resistance
Despite DOD CIO Teri Takai’s September memo, the Navy and Marine Corps are questioning the feasibility of moving to the departmentwide system.
Business
Operators Are Standing By at Pentagon Whistleblower Hotline
Since 2009, the small office has seen a 125 percent increase in the use of the hotline, alerting federal investigators of thousands of possible cases of waste, fraud and abuse. By Charles S. Clark
Policy
Congressmen Criticize Pentagon 'Wall' of Silence
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and other senior leaders reject Rep. Duncan Hunter’s assertion that there’s an information barrier between Capitol Hill and DOD. By Kevin Baron
Policy
McCaskill Makes It Personal in Battle Over Military Assaults
Sen. McCaskill says her more moderate bill is better, but she's losing the public battle to Gillibrand. "I'll give that to her." By Stacy Kaper
Policy
John McCain Thinks John Kerry Is a 'Human Wrecking Ball'
The Arizona Senator had some harsh words for the Obama administration's approach towards its negotiations with Iran. By Uri Friedman
Business
Pentagon's Hale Still Optimistic About a Budget 'Micro-Deal'
With sequestration "taking its toll," Hale says that the Congress must move forward and agree to a plan that provides the DOD some stability. By Charles Clark
Ideas
Defense One Summit: Video On Demand
Watch Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Under Secretary Bob Hale, Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning, and more conversations and talks from Defense One Summit at this portal. By Defense One Staff
Defense Systems
DOD looks to innovate despite budget woes
Post-war R&D is beginning to shift to future conflicts, leaders say.
Business
Hagel Defends Kerry’s Engagement with Iran
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says “engagement” with Iran isn’t “negotiation” and defends the Secretary of State for reaching out. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
How Music Could Be Used as a Weapon at Sea
Cyber experts believe that malicious soundwaves could be deployed to paralyze a ship's electronic systems. By Aliya Sternstein
Ideas
Fanning: Air Force Having Trouble Keeping Pilots, and Pay Isn’t the Problem
Pilots don’t just want bonuses, they want to be able to fly, says acting Secretary Eric Fanning. By Tom Shoop
Defense Systems
Lawmakers assert Army will broaden next-gen radio competition
New York lawmakers say they successfully pressed the Army to shift from sole- to multiple-source contracts for JTRS radios.
Defense Systems
Fixmo to supply cyber security for DISA mobile initiatives
Fixmo will work with Digital Management Inc. to implement DISA’s mobile device management and mobile app initiatives.
Defense Systems
DISA extends bids for cloud storage contract again
Responding to bidders’ questions, agency extends bids for Enterprise Storage Service II contract.
Ideas
Defense One Summit Live Streaming Video
Follow all of the conversations, insights and debates during the Defense One Summit. By Defense One Staff
Policy
Susan Rice: 'Premature to Judge' Outcome of Iran Talks
Obama's national security advisor also said that differences with Saudi Arabia are mainly over tactics on Middle East policy and not overall strategy. By Uri Friedman
Policy
Why Did We Suspend Aid to Egypt Again?
It's business as usual between Washington and Cairo, and the so-called-cuts were nothing but slaps on the wrists of Egypt's generals. By Shadi Hamid
Policy
U.S. Official: 'Not Making Much Progress' with Russia on Missiles, Arms
Madelyn Creedon, assistant secretary of defense for global strategic affairs, says negotiations are stalled on missile defense. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
U.S. Labels Nigeria's Boko Haram as Terrorists
The State Department designation opens powers to pursue the group, which is linked to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. By Elaine Grossman
Ideas