Defense Systems
3 IT keys to the future for Navy, military
Navy CIO Terry Halvorsen cites three technology areas that can help the military save money while achieving its goals.
Defense Systems
Army to merge, streamline multibillion-dollar IT contracts
The combined S32G and R2-4G contract vehicles will be valued at $36 billion and will be opened up to competition.
Ideas
The Mideast Is Overshadowing Obama's Pivot to Asia
Four experts from the Council on Foreign Relations offer perspectives on how Asia is reacting to President Obama's renewed focus on the region amid the turmoil in the Mideast. By Beina Xu
Business
Former Pentagon Deputy Beth McGrath Joins Deloitte
The Pentagon's former deputy chief management officer Beth McGrath is joining Deliotte Consulting. By Charles S. Clark
Threats
Is Edward Snowden Really a Whistleblower?
The answer depends on whether you believe the National Security Agency was doing anything illegal. By Allison Stanger
Ideas
How Hollywood Helps Recruit for the Military
War films like Lone Survivor are essentially multi-million dollar recruitment videos. By Calum March
Defense Systems
Method of the ancient mariners can improve targeting systems
Northrop Grumman is incorporating Trex Enterprises’ celestial navigation technology — a highly refined version of the technique used by the earliest sailors — into its laser targeting systems to improve their accuracy.
Defense Systems
U.S. telescope transfer to boost space surveillance capability
The Air Force will transfer the Space Surveillance Telescope to Australia to better track space objects in geosynchronous orbit.
Policy
Can Iraq Be Trusted with U.S. Attack Helicopters?
Congressional leaders are uneasy about putting Apache helicopters under the control of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
Congress: Terrorists Changing Tactics Because of NSA Leaks
A classified report to Congress reveals that terrorists are changing their patterns based on information from Edward Snowden's leaks. By Jordain Carney
Policy
Congress Targets Four Firms That Did Business with Iran
The Government Accountability Office identified four companies that did deals with Iran’s energy sector, despite global sanctions. By Diane Barnes
Business
Gates, Obama and the Use of Military Force in the Middle East
Bob Gates’ new memoir illuminates a fundamental, post-Iraq and Afghanistan change in how Americans view the use of military force. By David Rohde
Policy
In Congress, Military Benefits Are Still Sacred
Several members of Congress have proposed bills to repeal the cuts - a strong signal that military benefits are likely to remain virtually untouchable in the near future. By Sara Sorcher
Defense Systems
AFRL’s plan to make smartphones, tablets more secure
The lab announces a four-year program to explore internal CAC authentication, expanded biometrics, near field communications and other innovative steps.
Defense Systems
Small satellite terminals could be open to cyberattacks
VSATs, which are widely used in military units and UAVs, are vulnerable if not configured properly, IntelCrawler says.
Policy
How the Fall of Fallujah Could Be Good For the U.S.
For the first time since U.S. troops left Iraq, Washington has leverage with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. By Michael Hirsh
Ideas
Why It Matters that Gates Questions Obama’s Will in Afghanistan
Bob Gates’ memoir confirms what many long knew – the Obama administration has not embraced its own Afghanistan policies. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Threats
Pakistan Named ‘Most Improved’ on Nuclear Security
Since 2012, Pakistan did more to boost protection of its atomic-bomb fuel than any other nuclear-armed country, analysts say. By Diane Barnes
Ideas
Hagel’s Nuclear Site Tour Is a Good Start
Perhaps Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has come around on nuclear disarmament in visiting the troops this week. It’s a good bet he won’t like what he hears. By Rep. Mike Rogers
Business