Policy
Pentagon Waits Out Shutdown While Sequestration Looms
As the Pentagon waits for an end to the government shutdown, it’s getting ready for the next battle: sequestration. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
Can Taliban Founder’s Release Spark Afghan Peace?
Pakistan released Taliban founder Mullah Baradar, as President Karzai requested. But does Baradar still have the clout to bring peace to Afghanistan? By Carmen Gentile
Business
Bid Protests Won't Get Processed During Shutdown
The Government Accountability Office says it won't be able to process bid protests filed by defense contractors while the government is shut down. By Bob Brewin
Business
Shutdown Means No NFL Games for Deployed Troops
The Armed Forces Network has gone dark and will only air news during the government shutdown. By Bob Brewin
Threats
Is the Shutdown Making Us Vulnerable to a Cyber Attack?
With the federal government shut down, there's fewer staff to prevent a cyber attack. By Brittany Ballenstedt
Science & Tech
Here's a List of Data Centers the NSA Is (Probably) Spying On
The sheer amount of Internet concentrated in these facilities makes them hot targets for spy agencies like the NSA. By John Metcalfe
Threats
New Report Says Russia, U.S. Must Do More to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism
A new report says Russia and the United States should work together to prevent terrorists from getting access to nuclear weapons. By Rachel Oswald
Defense Systems
Army transfers management of EMARSS program
Management of ISR program shifts to Army aviation office.
Defense Systems
Army CIO retires
Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence served as the Army’s CIO for the past two years.
Policy
GOP Says DoD Doesn't Have to Furlough Civilian Workers
Republican leaders say the Pay Our Military Act gives the Pentagon 'broad latitude' to keep paying its civilian workers. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
We Negotiate With Terrorists, Why Not With Congress?
Perhaps the Obama administration should adopt the same policy it applies to real terrorists: Don't negotiate at all in public, but meanwhile search for every back channel you can. By Michael Hirsh
Threats
Dempsey: Syria Is a ‘Long-Term Issue’
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey says the problems in Syria aren’t going to go away any time soon. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Watchdog Finds 719 Problems with the Pentagon’s F-35 Program
In a review of the F-35 program, the Pentagon’s Inspector General says the military lost control of contractors and quality management. By Mark Micheli
Policy
The Beginning of the End for Washington
The political system is broken. What does Washington have to do to get back to work? By Ron Fournier
Policy
Obama to Military: Blame Congress
President Obama told troops they deserve better than their 'dysfunctional' civilian bosses in Congress in a video message delivered after the midnight shutdown. By Kevin Baron
Policy
The Government Has Shut Down
How did we get here? Here's a play-by-play of the late-night votes in Congress that failed to keep the government open. By National Journal Staff
Defense Systems
Mercury wins Navy jammer contract
Mercury Systems said it will supply electronic jamming gear for Navy training.
Defense Systems
Internet of Everything could transform the battlefield
IOE on the battlefield moves beyond the Internet of Things.
Defense Systems