Defense Systems
DISA awards $74M task order for Acropolis cyber program
Northrop Grumman wins contract to provide cyber and sensor support for DOD's global networks.
Defense Systems
Pentagon launches next phase of spectrum-sharing program
DARPA researchers are looking for ways to more efficiently use radar and communications systems in order to reduce congestion.
Ideas
The Pentagon Says 2014 Was the 'Most Complex Year Since 1968'
It's not just the nature of the issues that its working with - it's the volume.
Business
Here's Why the NSA Won't Need Congress' Permission To Continue Spying
A passage buried in a recently declassified FISA court document paves the way for the NSA's bulk collection of U.S. phone data to continue beyond its June 1 expiration.
Policy
Your Opinion About the Iran Deal Means Nothing to Obama
The White House doesn't seem to care Americans aren't convinced that Obama's Iran deal will work -- but what about key Democrats?
Business
Pentagon: The Costs of Major Weapon Systems Are Finally Coming Down
More than four years since Ashton Carter took on reforming Pentagon acquisition, the cost of the largest arms projects is beginning to stabilize, defense officials say.
Ideas
Lawmakers Should Listen to the Budget Hawks, Not the Defense Hawks
There are plenty of ways the Pentagon could spend its money more efficiently.
Threats
The Pentagon’s Top Intelligence Chief Is Out
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Michael Vickers announced his retirement from service by the end of April.
Defense Systems
Army PEO-EIS and the elements of modernization
The office’s project director for enterprise services discusses priority projects in an age of budget constraints.
Defense Systems
ONR generates a 3D simulator for submarine training
The Office of Naval Research has developed a 3D model to train sailors in back-up generator repair aboard the Virginia-class submarine.
Defense Systems
Army set to shut down AKO email
Mailboxes on classified and unclassified networks will be closed March 31 as DOD Enterprise Email completes its takeover.
Defense Systems
Navy sets Innovation Cell industry day
Program will set forth process for contributing enterprise IT solutions to PEO EIS.
Threats
US Confirms Drone Strike Killed Al-Shabaab Leader Tied to Mall Attack
A U.S. drone last week killed Adan Garar, who Pentagon officials said planned Western attacks and was linked to Kenya’s West Gate Mall massacre.
Science & Tech
Three Steps To Destroy ISIS on Twitter
Data scientists say Twitter has done much to thwart ISIS, but offer these simple steps to degrade the group and its massive online following.
Threats
Violence Is More Likely To Occur in Pro-US Villages in Afghanistan
That is one of many insights found in a new data project run by researchers at Yale University.
Policy
The Fine Line Netanyahu Must Walk Into His Fourth Term as Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu earned his fourth term as Israel's prime minister in part by doing whatever it takes to keep his job, including renouncing his own positions.
Threats
The Specter of Chemical Warfare Returns to the Middle East
Assad's army dropped chlorine gas on a northern Syrian town, say activists, while Kurdish forces allege ISIS use of the same weapon against them near Mosul.
Policy
SpaceX's Biggest Military Advantage Isn't Just Cheap Rockets
As the upstart competes for Air Force contracts, it hopes that its competitor's reliance on Russian parts gives it an advantage.
Policy