Threats
Afghanistan Needs More Than U.S. Troops to Survive
While the U.S. waits for Afghanistan to sign a post-2014 troop deal, a new report shows the war-torn nation is going to need a lot more than that. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense Systems
Marines reach deal for anti-IED jammers-in-a-backpack
The corps awards Northrop Grumman a contract with a $90 million ceiling for its Freedom 240 dismounted system.
Defense Systems
DOD CIO Takai to step down
Her resignation comes just a month after the department’s deputy CIO also resigned.
Defense Systems
In-flight system to give rapid-response forces a good look ahead
The Enroute Mission Command Capability, being installed on C17 aircraft, delivers real-time video and collaboration tools for planning missions.
Science & Tech
Future Planes Could Run on Fuel Made from Sunlight
Researchers concentrate sunlight to make solar kerosene. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
Kerry: NATO Members Must Increase Military Spending
Secretary Kerry, claiming Russia has ‘escalated the crisis even further’ in Ukraine, tells under-spending NATO member states it’s time to pay up. By Ben Watson
Policy
Poll: NATO Is Unprepared to Counter Russia
The NATO alliance isn't equipped to deter a newly aggressive Russia, according to the latest National Journal's National Security Insiders poll. By Sara Sorcher
Ideas
Better Buying Power 4 Years On: Is It Making a Difference?
The plan to replace the V-XX, the president’s Marine One helicopter, is an example of the success of Better Buying Power. By Frank Kendall
Ideas
Why Nations Are Right To Ban USAID
Using the misfortune of less developed countries as a cover to advance U.S. interests compromises the credibility of all foreign aid. By Mark Varga
Policy
Ukraine’s Invisible Presidential Election
With the crisis in Ukraine's eastern regions dominating the headlines, the May 25 vote approaches, unnoticed. By Tom Balmforth
Defense Systems
Nuclear arsenal finds security in 8-inch floppy disks
The decades-old technology at the Air Force‘s missile silos has its advantages.
Defense Systems
Army gets tactical comm closer to the smartphone experience
The Common Operating Environment’s map-based apps and common look tie together the command, mounted and handheld platforms.
Science & Tech
Why Ukraine Has Already Lost The Cyberwar, Too
Why was there no cyberwar in Ukraine? Because Russia has no need to attack that which it already owns. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Affect the Defense Budget?
While one GOP lawmaker calls for raising Pentagon’s budget, his Democratic colleague favors an alternate path for the Defense Department's response to Ukraine. By Charles S. Clark
Ideas
What Hawks and Doves Both Miss on the Asia Pivot
Depending on one's perspective, China is either unchecked or overly provoked. But there is a bigger point still missing from most debates. by Janine Davidson
Threats
New Sanctions Close In On Putin
Before closing a noose around Putin's personal wealth, Obama may be aiming to hit him where it really hurts. By Steve LeVine
Science & Tech
The Secret Weapon in the War on Poaching...and Terrorism
Forget drones. Big data makes finding rhinos easier than finding insurgents. By Patrick Tucker
Business
Pentagon's Chief Information Officer Takai Quits, Last Day Friday
DOD has not named a successor to Teri Takai, who led the Pentagon's cloud computing and mobile expansions. by Joseph Marks
Threats
Obama Boosts Asia Pivot, Expands U.S. Troop Access to Philippines
President Barack Obama announced a 10-year agreement to send additional American troops and equipment through the Philippines. By Ben Watson
Science & Tech