Business
How the Army Plans for the Future
Rickey Smith has a cool job: Help guess what the future holds and what the Army needs to meet whatever comes its way. By Kevin Baron
Business
Do Not Call a Navy Captain Fat
The Washington Post apologizes for characterizing an officer as “thickset.” By Tom Shoop
Policy
Are U.S.-Turkey Relations Fraying?
Between Turkey's decision to buy a Chinese missile defense system, and divergence on policy towards Syria, ties between Ankara and Washington are quickly chilling. By Bernard Gwertzman
Defense Systems
Army pushes capability sets for tactical nets
Battlefield-tested tactical networks are being gradually upgraded as the Army seeks to push more data back and forth across its mobile networks.
Defense Systems
Navy orders Raytheon to stop work on next-gen radar
Order stems from Lockheed Martin protest of Air and Missile Defense Radar contract award.
Science & Tech
Why the Navy Needs to Open Source Its Future
The Navy put great energy into virtualizing its servers with one contractor. Now it should open source its way into the next era. By Gunnar Hellekson
Ideas
Exelis CEO David Melcher Talks Electronic Warfare
The company is looking to upgrade the military's existing equipment, in the face of reduced budgets. By Kevin Baron
Ideas
Oshkosh’s Urias Says MRAP Maker Winning the Future Abroad
Oshkosh Defense churned out MRAPs and M-ATVs for the war years. To thrive after war, President Maj. Gen. John Urias (Ret.) said the firm is selling to foreign governments and banking on the JLTV. By Kevin Baron
Business
LTG Campbell: Smaller U.S. Army Europe Adapting to Post-War Era
U.S. Army Europe chief Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell said 30,000 soldiers is “about right for the future.” Here’s why. By Kevin Baron
Business
The NSA's Excuses Don't Hold Up
Watching everyone, all of the time, just doesn't make sense. By Bruce Schneier
Business
DOD Awarded $6 Billion in Shutdown Contracts
While the government was closed the Pentagon bought radios for Saudi Arabia, Aegis missile parts and more. By Bob Brewin
Defense Systems
NGA opens doors to GEOINT app store
Following the lead of other agencies, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is making it easier to download apps.
Defense Systems
DISA renews satellite comms deal with Iridium
The contract renewal could be worth up to $400 million.
Ideas
How the U.S. Can Maintain the Undersea Advantage
The U.S. should not assume its military advantage is guaranteed under the sea, where the traffic and threats are getting more crowded than ever. By Adm. Jonathan Greenert
Ideas
Will the U.S. ‘Rebalance’ Its Contribution to NATO?
Ninety percent of NATO’s budget is paid for by just 6 of its 28 members. The U.S. says it’s time that changed. By Jorge Benitez
Ideas
In Defense of the Nuclear Triad
CATO is wrong. Here’s why the U.S. needs submarines, bombers and ICBMs to fulfill its mission: nuclear deterrence. By Peter Huessy
Policy
Saudi Arabia Rejects U.N. Security Council Membership
Riyadh is frustrated by the Security Council's unwillingness to punish Bashar al-Assad for the alleged chemical weapons attack in August. By Global Security Newswire
Business
Pentagon Spokesman George Little To Retire
George Little, who came to DOD from the CIA with Leon Panetta, announced he will retire Nov. 15 to spend more time with his young family. By Kevin Baron
Defense Systems
Odierno outlines Army’s post-war strategy
Army chief of staff says the service must use limited resources wisely as uncertainty grows.
Policy