Defense Systems
Air Force looks to speed development of modernized GPS gear
Service gives L-3 Communications an extra $8.5 million to accelerate work on the Military GPS User Equipment program.
Defense Systems
Pentagon names first Marine to lead DIA
Maj. Gen. Vincent Stewart, who currently runs the Marine Forces Cyber Command, will add a star and assume control late this month.
Science & Tech
The Technology That Just Found the Missing AirAsia Plane
This is how rescue crews found a missing plane on the ocean floor. By Patrick Tucker
Business
VA Bonuses for Bad Employees Targeted Again
The House introduced legislation Monday that would give the VA authority to make employees pay back bonuses. By Kellie Lunney
Science & Tech
DISA Reshuffle Shines a Spotlight on Cyber
The Defense Information Systems Agency looks a little different following a reorganization effort announced Monday. By Frank Konkel
Science & Tech
New Air Force Bomber Is a Critical Piece of the Pentagon’s Pacific Weaponry
The Air Force’s new radar-evading nuclear bomber is the first large piece of weaponry being purchased with the Pentagon’s Pacific pivot in mind. By Marcus Weisgerber
Science & Tech
Obama Invokes Sony, CENTCOM Hacks in Calling for Cybersecurity Action
The president told lawmakers Tuesday he intends to highlight his administration’s renewed cyber efforts in his State of the Union address. By Dustin Volz
Policy
GOP Senators Come Out Swinging on Guantanamo
Joint Chiefs Chairman Dempsey says closing Guantanamo is in the national interest. McCain says his positions are 'wrong' and 'ridiculous.' By Molly O’Toole
Policy
Pelosi: The GOP Is ‘Threatening a Partial Government Shutdown’
Democrats in the House accuse the GOP of gambling with the nation's security by pitching a plan to keep the Department of Homeland Security open if the White House backs off executive action on immigration. By Eric Katz
Science & Tech
Why Brazil Put Its Military In Charge of Cyber Security
Brazil's military approach to cyber insecurity is consistent with a broader effort to find a role for the Brazilian armed forces in the 21st century. By Robert Muggah and Misha Glenny
Threats
How Obscurity Helps Boko Haram's Reign of Terror
The killings in France struck directly at the core Western values -- and kept the world's attention away from a new, disturbing tactic in Nigeria's bloody conflict. By John Campbell
Defense Systems
Navy's new 'beach ball' satellite takes a spin from the ISS
The SpinSat's unique design could pave the way for better control of small satellites.
Defense Systems
Pro-ISIS hackers compromise Central Command's social media sites
Centcom's Twitter and YouTube accounts were temporarily suspended after a hack by a group claiming to be ISIS sympathizers.
Threats
ISIS, al-Qaeda and Why It Doesn't Matter to Would-Be Jihadists
Despite divergent personal and political aims, the real differences between al-Qaeda and ISIS are often irrelevant to aspiring jihadis like the Paris attackers. By Bobby Ghosh
Policy
Feinstein's Uphill Battle To Permanently Ban the Use of Torture
After the release of the Senate ‘torture report,’ Feinstein faces a tough battle to make the ban permanent. By Molly O’Toole
Business
Inside Ash Carter’s Transition Team
Ash Carter, who’s expected to replace Chuck Hagel as defense secretary, is no stranger to the Pentagon. By Gordon Lubold
Threats
Why It Remains Difficult To Shut Down Jihadist Propaganda Online
Online companies are struggling to figure out how to balance free speech with promoting extremist content and propaganda, and it is not easy. By Heather Timmons
Policy
Obama’s No-Show in Paris March Was a 'Mistake,' White House Says
Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Monday that the Obama administration 'should have sent someone with a higher profile' to the unity rallyin France this weekend. By Marina Koren
Threats