Policy
How Obama Won the War on Iran Sanctions
The president is getting a chance to make negotiations with Iran work. By Stacy Kaper
Defense Systems
Marines test diagnostic telemedicine device for the battlefield
Tempus Pro enables monitoring, patient data sharing, and video and voice capabilities.
Defense Systems
DARPA aims to turn computer chips into dust
In the second contract awarded under the agency’s VAPR program, IBM will explore ways to shatter CMOS chips on command.
Ideas
Military Force vs. Diplomacy: Can You Have One Without the Other?
Obama says the U.S. is entering a new era of reliance on diplomacy over military force. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Science & Tech
Need to Know Memo: Cybersecurity
As the Pentagon boosts cyber spending and staffing, it faces a series of hurdles.
Business
Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale to Step Down
After helping the military navigate through some of the toughest budget battles in history, Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale is stepping down. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Joe Biden Was Right About Dividing Iraq
The former senator took a lot of grief for saying Iraq should be partitioned. He might just get the last laugh. By James Kitfield
Defense Systems
Space squadron shuttles wideband satellites, boosting comm power
The 3rd Space Operations Squadron’s relocation efforts are optimizing the military’s wideband communications constellation
Defense Systems
System can make military convoys autonomous
TARDEC and Lockheed Martin demonstrate driverless system that handles traffic, tight turns and other aspects of an urban environment.
Business
Obama to Nominate Navy Admiral as NSA Director
If confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Michael Rogers will replace Army Gen. Keith Alexander as NSA director. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Half of Nuke Crew at Air Force Base Tied to Cheating Scandal
Nearly half of the nuclear-missile crew members at one base are tied to alleged cheating on a monthly proficiency test. By Jordain Carney
Business
Pentagon: F-35 Software Remains Seriously Flawed
The $397 billion F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program suffers from such severe software problems that it could not conduct operational missions today. By Bob Brewin
Threats
One Map That Shows What America’s Spies Are Worried About
There’s hardly a spot on the globe that the intelligence community isn’t tracking. Here’s a map that shows the top concerns for U.S. spies. By Kedar Pavgi
Defense Systems
Got a cyber emergency? Call out the National Guard.
Guard units around the country are creating teams that could respond to cyber emergencies they way they respond to floods or hurricanes.
Defense Systems
Raytheon back to work on Next Generation Jammer
Navy sticks with Raytheon after GAO-recommended re-evaluation of the $279 million contract.
Defense Systems
6 ways to improve cybersecurity through acquisition
DOD, GSA issue recommendations for how to apply risk management to the IT acquisition process.
Defense Systems
Lockheed powers up second GPS III satellite
Test represents a major development for next-generation GPS satellites, the first of which is set to launch later this year.
Business
NSA Gets Its First Civil Liberties and Privacy Officer
Rebecca Richards has been appointed to a new post that ensures 'privacy is protected and civil liberties are maintained by all of NSA's missions.' By Dustin Volz
Policy
Inhofe Says There's Not Enough Support to Override a Veto on Iran Sanctions
President Obama says he will veto any measure to slap new sanctions on Iran. He may have just gotten his way. By Sara Sorcher
Business