Defense Systems
DOD planning for major civilian, procurement cuts in fiscal 2014
The Defense Department is reportedly preparing to lay off more than 6,200 civilians in October.
Defense Systems
GAO finds redundancies with Next Generation Jammer
While new Navy jammer would fill a specific gap, functional overlap exists between current technologies.
Defense Systems
Navy modification increases Global Hawk contract award to $95M
Northrup Grumman will provide operations, maintenance service.
Threats
Kerry Makes the Case for Military Action in Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry says it’s not about stopping the civil war in Syria anymore– it’s about ending the proliferation of chemical weapons. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
The War After the War in Syria
The continued fracturing of Syrian fighters threatens any hope for reconstruction once the fighting dies down. By Joshua Foust
Ideas
To Reach the East, NATO Must First Go North
NATO has an opportunity to engage its Asian partners and counterbalance the burgeoning Russian and Chinese interests in the Arctic. By Robbie Gramer and Alex Ward
Policy
Drones Are Controversial But Legal
Just because drones are more technologically advanced than other weapons doesn't mean they violate international law. By James Jay Carafano
Defense Systems
DOD's push for secure mobile comms leverages commercial tools
Commercial encryption, biometrics help DOD prevent eavesdropping.
Defense Systems
Army looks to integrate micro drones
Barclay stresses combined operations as a way to stretch procurement dollars.
Defense Systems
Hagel says joint exercise expansion key to Asia Pacific pivot
U.S. shift is progressing despite sequestration.
Defense Systems
Marine Corps deploys upgraded biometric scanner
The Biometric Enrollment Screening Device matches fingerprints, iris images and facial photos.
Ideas
Whatever Comes Next, Syria Is Forcing a New U.S. Strategy for the Middle East
President Obama is deciding how to respond in Syria knowing that most Americans are wary of another mess in the Middle East. By Kevin Baron and Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
Pentagon ‘Stands Ready’ for Military Action in Syria as U.S. Warships Move to Region
President Obama huddles with his national security team to decide whether to take military action in Syria amid reports of more chemical attacks. By Kevin Baron
Business
DoD Will Lay Off 6,000 Civilians if Sequestration Continues
Major cuts to civilian defense employees are imminent If Congress can't come up with a plan to reduce the debt and sequestration continues next fiscal year. By Eric Katz
Business
Did Snowden and Manning Really Know What They Were Leaking?
Manning and Snowden are seen by many as heroes for leaking classified information. But the real problem is with the indiscriminate nature of their leaks. By Mark Bowden
Policy
Obama: U.S. Influence in Syria is ‘Overstated’
In an exclusive interview with CNN, President Obama worries about getting involved in Syria, questions the future of U.S.-Egypt relations and suggests the NSA might need a public advocate. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
In The Tank: This Week’s Best Defense and National Security Think Tank Offerings
The latest in wonk reads on national security, tech, and more. By Kedar Pavgi
Defense Systems
Navy logistics tool emulates Expedia
Web-based tool pinpoints available shipping capacity.
Defense Systems
DARPA field tests tactical cloud software
Edge network software would turn mobile devices into battlefield servers.
Ideas