Business

White House Teases Its Support for Military Compensation Reform

President Obama signaled his support for changes to military pay and benefits, but told Congress he won't make a decision on what reforms he'll endorse until late April.

Science & Tech

Why the Pentagon's Cybersecurity Dollars Don't Add Up

This is not the first time the Pentagon has had difficulty labeling its cyber investments.

Science & Tech

Pentagon Rolls Out 'NSA-Proof' Smartphones

The Defense Department has introduced supersecret smartphones made by a company founded by a former Navy SEAL.

Defense Systems

In mapping future tech, DARPA cites drone, ISR success stories

In its biannual report envisioning future military systems, the agency also lauds one-time new technologies for their effectiveness.

Defense Systems

Northrop splits ISR division to expand space business

The company also is building a $20 million Maryland Space Assembly and Test facility to focus on expanded payload production.

Defense Systems

Watch: How an airborne 'system of systems' attack would work

A DARPA video shows how the SoS concept could be applied to air operations involving manned and unmanned aircraft.

Policy

Iran Nuclear Talks Threatened by Politics at Home and Proxy War Abroad

Tuesday’s deadline for a political outline in the Iran talks is quickly approaching, but even if a deal is reached, it won’t necessarily give the White House the breathing room it needs.

Science & Tech

'Own The Night'? Army Aviation Wants To Own Bad Weather

The service is seeking technology to allow helicopters to fly and strike in rain, snow, dust, or fog.

Science & Tech

This Duck Drone Could Spy on Enemy Subs

But building a flying-and-swimming robot is harder than nature makes it look.

Policy

The Nuclear Future of US-South Korean Relations

South Korea and the US are close to finalizing a new nuclear agreement that could be a boon to Korea’s energy security and the future of its nuclear program.

Threats

In Syria, Today's 'Lost Generation' Could Be Tomorrow's Militants

Half of the country's children are not in school, sowing instability for another generation.

Science & Tech

Federal Agents Charged With Using Bitcoin To Launder Money

A former DEA official and a former Secret Service agent face charges over criminal activity that allegedly took place while the agents investigated the Silk Road website.

Policy

Boko Haram and Hackers Couldn't Stop the Nigerian Election

Millions of Nigerians ignored threats of violence and endured long waits at some faulty polling stations as voting for their new president extended through Sunday.

Defense Systems

Army moves ahead with laser-based aircraft missile defense

The lightweight, modular Common Infrared Countermeasure system can help protect helicopters and small aircraft from ground-launched missiles.

Defense Systems

Navy invites wargamers to help put its big data in play

The service will stage a massive multiplayer game to help solve the riddle of going from "need to know" to "need to share" without putting sensitive information at risk.

Defense Systems

Army drafts specs for next round of commercial hardware buys

The Contracting Command and the CHESS office prepare for the next Army Desktop and Mobile Computing contract.

Ideas

The 4 Things You Need for an Iran Deal

As negotiators meet this weekend, here are the political and technical challenges that lie ahead.

Threats

Pentagon: Yes, Taking Tikrit Just Got Harder

DoD official concedes that Iran was helping Iraq take back its city.