Business
Pentagon Bought Itself $150M in Unnecessary Luxury Homes in Afghanistan, Watchdog Says
Twenty percent of a special task force's budget went to things like queen-sized beds and private security guards rather than far cheaper stays on a military base, a new report alleges.
Business
Special Ops Survey Showed 85% Opposed Serving With Women
If integration of women is going to work, special operations leaders will have to convince the rank-and-file.
Defense Systems
In a Navy first, tablets integrate with mission systems aboard Growlers
EA-18G Growlers successfully demonstrated advanced, long-range targeting capabilities and integrated tablets with onboard systems.
Defense Systems
General Dynamics wins $80M Air Force communications contract
The contract, worth up to $80 million, will support air defense missions for North American Aerospace Defense Command and Pacific Air Forces’ communication systems.
Defense Systems
MUOS satellite network could go online by spring
Lockheed Martin said the Navy accepted the fourth satellite in the global network this week.
Defense Systems
Air Force releases more details on cyber operations contract
The deal, worth up to $49.5 million, would cover offensive and defensive cyber activities.
Business
Japan's Military Is Recruiting More Women for Its Growing Global Role
A looming gender imbalance is compelling Tokyo to create new jobs and facilities for females throughout its defense ministry.
Science & Tech
How a Poorly Rigged Antenna Contributed to Kunduz Hospital Strike
AFSOC commander describes new drones, training, and gear could prevent future deadly mistakes.
Business
SOCOM’s Votel Is Top Choice to Take Over CENTCOM
The move would put a special operations leader in charge of all operations in the Middle East — including the fight against ISIS.
Business
No Exceptions: Carter Opens All Military Jobs to Women
In a historic decision, Ash Carter rebuffs Marine Corps, says the joint “force of the future” must integrate at every level and open its doors to America’s finest — male or female.
Business
Carter: US Military May Start Handing Captured ISIS Over to Law Enforcement
U.S. eyeing 'full range' of options, including transfers to international authorities.
Policy
In Syria, Obama Treads a Well-Worn Path From ‘No Boots’ to Intervention
Here’s the recipe: downplay a U.S. military commitment, increase that commitment, deny breaking pledges to keep out.
Threats
2015 Has Been a Record Year for Terrorist Arrests in the US
A new study paints a chilling picture of ISIL’s recruiting efforts.
Business
The ISIS Fight Is Reshaping US Arms Exports to Its Partners
A slight uptick in approvals for sales to anti-ISIS coalition partners has masked a big shift in the kinds of weapons being sold.
Defense Systems
How the Air Force is taking on the cyber domain
Officials discuss the ways in which the force is addressing dominance in the information age and across all spectrums of operation.
Defense Systems
For the Air Force, big data analytics in ISR is a team sport
The service’s Jon Kimminau lays out the challenges of increasing collection and improving analysis in a time of tight budgets.
Defense Systems