Defense Systems
Unified capabilities: The IP-enabled battlefield of the future
Unified capabilities are critical to what some call the Defense Department's "everything-over-IP" infrastructure.
Defense Systems
NGEN contract work stalled by protests
Harris Corp. and Computer Sciences Corp. filed protests against Navy’s decision to award NGEN contract to HP.
Defense Systems
Navy drone fails half of aircraft carrier landing attempts
Navy spokesperson has confirmed the X-47B completed two successful landings, aborted two other attempts.
Defense Systems
Defense Department issues instruction on geospatial intelligence training
DOD designates National Geospatial-Intelligence College as training institution.
Policy
Intel Wars: DIA, CIA and Flynn’s Battle to Consolidate Spying
The Defense Department wants in on the spying game. But will the CIA block their efforts? By Marc Ambinder
Ideas
Why the Founding Fathers Would Object to Today’s Military
Today’s endless, undeclared and increasingly secret use of U.S. force is exactly what the founding fathers feared most. By Gregory D. Foster
Business
The Soldier Who Pawned His iPhone, or Why Management Matters
All the strategy and planning in the world doesn’t matter if you can’t get things like payroll processing right. By Tom Shoop
Ideas
The Next QDR Is the Last Chance for Sanity
The independent review panel could be a real opportunity for change.
Science & Tech
Stopping the Next Benghazi Through Technology
The State Department’s security bureau seeks everything from systems to track diplomats’ location to portable firearms training tools. By Joseph Marks
Ideas
Building a Better Soldier-Diplomat
As defense budgets draw down and our objective is increasingly to avoid conflict, we can do better with our military diplomacy. By Sam Brannen
Threats
An Afghan Game of Chicken
By conducting a public feud, Obama and Karzai are putting their gains at risk in Afghanistan. By Michael Hirsh
Ideas
Hard Choices for the New Middle East
Five strategic dilemmas the administration must address in the Middle East.
Business
This is What the Pivot Looks Like
The Pentagon’s pivot to Asia is underway, but threats still remain around the globe. By Chanin Knight and Kedar Pavgi
Science & Tech
Intelligence Community Backs Off Information Sharing
The grand information sharing vision seems to have taken a back seat to security in the wake of the NSA leaks. By Bob Brewin
Threats
China’s Quest for World Pork Domination
A Chinese company is buying our biggest bacon and ham producer. But what are they really after? By Ben Terris
Defense Systems
The need for skilled cyber project managers
The need for classified program and project managers is growing, but there is a startling lack of professional development for those positions, writes Kevin Coleman.
Defense Systems
Joint Chiefs of Staff members discuss future of maritime forces
Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Gen. James Amos call for better command and control.
Threats
Images Indicate N. Korea Carried Out Long-Range Rocket Test
The reclusive state has been working and developing a rocket engine
Threats