Science & Tech
Did the Pentagon's Switch to the Cloud Actually Save Money?
The Defense Department's inspector general wants to know if its recent switch to cloud computing is paying off. By Frank Konkel
Policy
What a Homeland Security Shutdown Would Look Like
If the new Congress can't cut a deal with the president on Department of Homeland Security funding, here's what could happen come March. By Rachel Roubein
Ideas
If Only America Cared About Actual Wars as Much as War Movies
America loves 'American Sniper,' but there are consequences when a nation is so disengaged with its own wars. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Defense Systems
Pentagon wants fast, bird-like UAS for urban missions
A DARPA program is looking to develop smaller drones, functioning like birds or even insects, that could operate in tight spaces.
Defense Systems
NRL demos super-fast ship-to-shore wireless system
The TREC system hits 720 megabits/sec close to shore and holds a still-solid signal more than 22 miles out to sea.
Threats
Even the Islamic State Needs a Bank
The Islamic State is hoping to establish its legitimacy by making its own money, budgets, and welfare system. By Adam Chandler
Policy
The CIA's Watchdog Is Resigning After Revealing Spies Hacked the Senate
CIA Inspector General David Buckley will step down at the end of January. By Dustin Volz
Threats
Why North Korea Sanctions Are Unlikely To Be Effective
President Obama's punishment allows him to fulfill his promise to respond to the Sony hack, but probably won't have much effect on the country. By Matt Schiavenza
Threats
The US Navy Joins the Search for AirAsia Flight
Two Navy ships -- the USS Fort Worth and USS Sampson -- are aiding the Indonesian-led search effort. By Eric Katz
Policy
Feinstein Sends Obama Instructions for Stopping the 'Future Use of Torture'
Sen. Feinstein is putting pressure on the president to create a permanent ban on the CIA’s ‘enhanced interrogation’ practices. By Dustin Volz and Kaveh Waddell
Business
How the Navy Plans To Keep Its Most Ambitious Young Sailors
The Pentagon's manpower system is drifting away from the expectations of its service members and the Navy's unorthodox methods may be the answer. By Jesse Sloman
Defense Systems
Report: Air Force facing critical shortage of drone pilots
The increasing demand for Predator and Reaper missions combined with the difficulty of recruiting and retaining pilots is threatening the fleet’s effectiveness.
Defense Systems
Combined sensor system detects, locates enemy fire at bases
The Serenity Payload system combines visual and audio sensors for 360-degree surveillance coverage.
Science & Tech
The Military’s New Year’s Resolution for Artificial Intelligence
Should we be afraid of AI? The military wants a real answer by the end of 2015. By Patrick Tucker
Ideas
Defense One's Top 10 Stories of 2014
It was a frenetic year in national security that included Iraq, Russia, China, Robots and X-Ray Guns.
Ideas
The Tragedy of the American Military
The American public and its political leadership will do anything for the military except take it seriously. By James Fallows
Ideas
Here’s What To Expect in National Security in 2015
You think 2014 was a busy year for America’s military and national security community? There’s no sign of letting up next year. By Defense One Staff
Threats