Defense Systems
Army’s move to Samsung reflects a flexible mobile strategy
The service is adding 7,000 Galaxy Note II smartphones to the Nett Warrior system, but they won’t work like typical smartphones.
Defense Systems
Air Force unveils secret space surveillance satellites
Two will be launched into geosynchronous orbit this year, to keep a close eye on other countries’ satellites and space debris.
Business
Hagel Orders a Shakeup of the Pentagon’s MIA Recoveries
After revelations of mismanagement, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gives the military 30 days to clean up its MIA command. By Kevin Baron
Business
5 Things You Need to Know About the Next Defense Budget
Here's what you need to know before the fiscal year 2015 budget is released on March 4. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Outgoing Comptroller Bob Hale Says the Pentagon Can Be Audited by 2017
Departing Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale says he believes a full audit is possible by the 2017 deadline. By Charles S. Clark
Defense Systems
BAE testing revolutionary helmet-mounted display
Q-Warrior head-up display would improve situational awareness for soldiers.
Defense Systems
DOD aims for a proactive spectrum strategy
The plan looks to develop flexible, more efficient technologies to meet both military and commercial the demand for bandwidth.
Defense Systems
Air Force launches first GPS satellite of the year
GPS Block IIF satellites continue to replace aging satellites, while the Air Force prepares for the next-generation GPS III.
Threats
You Can't Beat Climate Change With Weather Guns
Just because changing weather is a national security threat doesn’t mean you can defeat it with guns, say researchers. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Is Ignoring Hagel’s Calls
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has been calling Ukraine’s defense minister for days, but no one’s answering. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Will Ukraine Become a Proxy War Between U.S. and Russia?
The main reason the U.S. cares about the violence in Ukraine? Vladimir Putin. By Matt Vasilogambros
Business
Military Families Are Using Food Stamps More Than Ever
Members of the military redeemed almost $104 million worth of food stamps at commissaries in fiscal year 2013. By Eric Katz
Science & Tech
This Is How America's Spies Could Find the Next National Security Threat
A recent breakthrough in online prediction markets promises a better glimpse of the future – paid for by U.S. intelligence. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
The ‘House of Cards’ Lesson for the U.S. Military
In ‘House of Cards,’ the U.S. parks an aircraft carrier near China in a standoff. In real life, that may not be an option much longer. By Harry J. Kazianis
Defense Systems
Air Force to swap 5,000 BlackBerrys for iOS devices
The move is an initial step in modernizing the service’s use of commercial mobile technologies.
Defense Systems
Navy names Cyberspace/IT Person of the Year
Randall Cieslak, CIO of the U.S. Pacific Command, is honored as the DON CIO’s office hands out its annual awards.
Defense Systems
Army, Lockheed to test drones-only mission, by air and land
Unmanned ground and aircraft vehicles will work together to carry out a surveillance/targeting scenario.
Threats
NATO Chief Tweets Ukraine Military In a Plea for Peace
NATO’s Gen. Breedlove uses Facebook and Twitter to beg new Ukraine military leaders for peace, after President Obama issues warning. By Kevin Baron
Science & Tech
How Social Media Affects Diplomacy
Social media blurs the lines between traditional diplomacy and 'public diplomacy.' By Joseph Marks
Policy