Business

Republicans Want to Cut 115,000 Civilian Defense Jobs

The bill would save $82.5 billion following a decade of defense hiring one lawmaker called ‘unnecessarily bloated.’ By Eric Katz

Business

Hagel Orders 'Troubling Gaps' Closed in DOD Background Checks, May Cut Clearances

Navy Yard shooting reviews prompt tougher ‘continuous evaluation’ of secret clearances. By Ben Watson and Kevin Baron

Policy

America Is Too Broke to Rescue Ukraine

In part because of two wars and a financial crisis that have drained America’s coffers. By Peter Beinart

Policy

U.S. Relationship with Assad Reaches a New Low

The State Department shuts down the Syrian embassy in Washington, D.C. By Jordain Carney

Defense Systems

Enemy ID: How DOD uses biodata in the field

Next-Generation ABIS uses fingerprint, palm, iris and facial scans to keep track of potential adversaries abroad.

Defense Systems

Out-of-control Army phishing test results in new guidelines

On the bright side, recipients didn't click on a fake link or submit their personal information.

Science & Tech

How the U.S. Outsmarted Everyone by Giving Up the Internet

By relinquishing control of some aspects of Internet governance, the U.S. may have outflanked China and Russia. By Patrick Tucker

Policy

The Debate Over Reforming Military Sexual Assault Is Not Over

For New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, the debate over how to reform military sexual assault cases continues. By Stacy Kaper

Threats

U.S. Intel Agencies Say No Terror Chatter on Vanished Malaysian Airlines Flight

One U.S. official said terrorist involvement in Malaysia Flight MH370 would constitute a sharp diversion from typical terrorist 'signatures.' By Global Security Newswire

Threats

Report: Delays in Missile Defense for Poland, Romania

After Russia’s move in Crimea, a new report says the antimissile capabilities, meant to protect Europe from an attack by Iran, are behind schedule. By Rachel Oswald

Threats

Obama Sanctions 11 Pro-Russian Officials Over Crimea as Militaries Posture

President Obama authorizes sanctions on Russian and Ukrainian 'cronies' and officials in the Russian arms sector. By Ben Watson

Threats

Is This the Start of a ‘Cool War’ With Russia?

Washington and Moscow have already crossed a point of no return: Get ready for retaliatory moves across the globe. By Michael Hirsh

Policy

Hillary Clinton Distances Herself from Obama’s Foreign Policy

Is the former Secretary of State worried that President Obama's foreign policy record could become a liability in 2016? By Michael Hirsh

Science & Tech

Weekend Cyberattacks Target NATO, U.S. Military Commands

Russian group hits several NATO websites on eve of Crimea vote, but U.S. military denies Syrian hacktivists breached CENTCOM, PACOM, others. By Patrick Tucker

Defense Systems

6 greatest cybersecurity myths and why you should not trust them

To understand what cybersecurity really is, you should first know what it is not, Dejan Kosutic says.

Defense Systems

NRL wants to beam solar power from satellite arrays

An array of new, efficient modules developed at the lab could send power to troops in remote areas.

Defense Systems

Watch: How Marines use small drones for situational awareness

Engineers and Marines demonstrate how they get "over the hill" reconnaissance.

Science & Tech

Can Crowdsourcing Help Find Malaysian Flight MH370?

Despite its shortcomings, crowdsourced mapping has been useful in disasters before. By Annalisa Merrelli

Business

Pentagon’s New Health Record System Will Cost $1.5 Billion

The original system was ditched last year after costs spiraled to $28 billion. By Bob Brewin

Policy

Will the Ukraine Crisis Threaten the Iran Nuke Talks?

Diplomats from the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Russia, China, and Iran are expected to meet in Vienna this week. By Jordain Carney