Policy
Ukraine Is Obama's Biggest Foreign Policy Test Yet
Forget Iran and Syria. Everything now depends on a show of diplomatic strength that will isolate Russia's Putin. By Michael Hirsh
Threats
The Strategy Behind Russia's Takeover of Crimea
Moscow has supported secessionist movements in ex-Soviet states to expand its influence in the region. Is the Crimean crisis just the latest example? By Uri Friedman
Defense Systems
SpaceX gets closer to launching military, spy satellites
The Elon Musk-led company is nearing certification that would put it into competition with Lockheed/Boeing’s ULA.
Defense Systems
Northrop’s Modular Space Vehicle gives Air Force faster satellite capability
The first open systems spacecraft bus will allow for ‘responsive space’ capabilities.
Defense Systems
Drones seen driving spectrum sharing technologies
As commercial drones share the skies with the military and law enforcement, the need for multiband spectrum operations grows.
Threats
Heading Off Russian Invasion, Kerry to Visit Ukraine on Tuesday
Calling Putin a ‘tyrant’ whose actions reflect ‘19th century behavior in the 21st century,’ Secretary of State John Kerry heads to Kiev. By Stephanie Gaskell
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U.S. Demands Putin Pull Back from Ukraine; Security Council Meets
As thousands of Russian forces enter Ukraine, President Obama calls Vladimir Putin, insisting on a pullback and threatening global 'isolation.' By Kevin Baron
Science & Tech
The Army Wants You to Build Them a Laser Truck
The military is pushing ahead with directed energy weapons. by Patrick Tucker
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U.S. Warns Russia a Ukraine Intervention Would Be a ‘Grave Mistake’
Military leaders are keeping a close eye on the rapidly deteriorating situation in Ukraine as the President Obama warns Russia not to intervene. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Will Obama End the War on Terror?
Despite President Obama's pledge to repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military Force when it expires this year, sources say negotiations to get it done haven't even begun. By Michael Hirsh and James Oliphant
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Industry Needs To Do More To Protect the Power Grid From a Cyber Attack
A new paper from the Bipartisan Policy Center recommends creating an industry-led group to do more to prevent cyber attacks on the electric grid. By Aliya Sternstein
Defense Systems
Early successes pave way for more mobile in DOD’s future, CIO says
Operational mobility pilot programs have increased productivity and cut costs, says Takai.
Defense Systems
GAO to DOD, VA on electronic health records: Prove it
The departments need to show that their separate EHR efforts are better than the joint initiative they abandoned last year.
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Karzai Blasts Dempsey Over ‘Zero Option’ Remarks
Afghan President Hamid Karzai says Gen. Martin Dempsey’s comments are just ‘intimidation’ to get him to sign the troop deal. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Americans Are Divided Over Military Spending
A slim plurality of Americans wants to cut military spending, according to a Gallup Poll released Thursday. By Jordain Carney
Business
The Pentagon's Plan to Fight Sequestration: Speak English
A top official says too much 'Pentagon speak' is hurting their efforts to communicate their message clearly. By Sara Sorcher
Threats
Gillibrand Links Military Sexual Assaults to PTSD and Suicide
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand opened a new dimension in the debate over military sexual assaults while continuing to apply pressure for her legislation. By Stacy Kaper
Threats
How Should the U.S. Deal With Putin?
Russia's wily president has outmaneuvered Western leaders for years. Is President Obama next? By David Rohde
Defense Systems
New Army manual combines cyber, electromagnetic operations
The field manual maps out a plan for unifying cyber operations, electronic warfare and spectrum management.
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