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

Ideas

Here’s What the West Can Do to Stop Russia

Economic sanctions are essential but military measures are also necessary to preserve European peace and security. By Stephen Blank

Ideas

Three Myths About the Defense Budget

Critics who say the Pentagon’s FY15 budget request is a ‘skeleton budget’ that sets us back to pre-War War II levels are wrong. Here’s why. By Ben Freeman

Science & Tech

Navy Submarine Drones Will Predict the Weather Months In Advance

More subdrones, fewer satellites -- the future of weather prediction is changing faster than the weather. By Patrick Tucker

Policy

Led by McCain, Bipartisan Group of Senators Head to Ukraine

Eight senators from both parties are going to Ukraine to discuss the ongoing crisis with leaders of the new interim government. By Marina Koren

Defense Systems

Slicing up the spectrum: DOD’s tough task

The department needs to balance its own needs for more bandwidth while freeing up frequencies for commercial use.

Defense Systems

The key to securing mobile assets within DOD

Multilayer authentication and multiplatform interoperability is essential, Precise Biometrics’ Jeff Scott says.

Defense Systems

DOD expanding use of commercial cloud

Nine more providers are lined up to deliver services, CIO Teri Takai tells a House subcommittee.

Policy

House Wants to Delay IMF Reform for Ukraine

The House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman doesn't want International Monetary Fund reforms tied to Ukraine aid. By Stacy Kaper

Policy

Congress to Pentagon: Hand Over the War Budget

The Pentagon is waiting to release its war budget until Afghan leaders sign the BSA. Congress says it can’t wait that long. By Jordain Carney

Threats

Is Putin Redefining 21st Century Warfare?

The Russian president’s moves reflect greater concern over what constitutes aggressive geopolitical behavior. By Janine Davidson

Business

U.S. Navy Diverts Ship to Indian Ocean in Hunt for Malaysian Flight MH370

U.S. officials announced Thursday the Navy is shifting its search efforts in Malaysia further westward. By Ben Watson

Policy

Kerry Warns Crimea Not to Hold Vote on Sunday

Secretary of State John Kerry says the March 16 referendum has ‘no justification, no legality.’ By Ben Watson

Business

NSA Just Needs Better Public Relations, Says Incoming NSA Chief Rogers

Reforming the NSA? Obama’s nominee for the job, Vice Adm. Mike Rogers, isn’t interested. By Patrick Tucker