Threats
Pentagon Declares War on Scooters
After seven rental scooters were abandoned at the Pentagon following this year’s September 11 remembrances, police say they will begin impounding the unauthorized rides. Bikes, too.
Ideas
A Message to Pentagon Spokespeople, From Your Former Boss
There’s a difference between campaigning and serving, and people have a right to know what goes on their government.
Policy
Pence Makes Hard Sell For Trump's Space Force by 2020
The administration wants a new military service branch, but space mission's future in the Pentagon and Congress is far from certain.
Threats
After Secret Trump Meeting, Russia Offers to Resume Military Relations
Did Trump offer to normalize relations? It would be complicated — and Congress gets a vote.
Ideas
Mind The Gender Capability Gap
It's a strategic blind spot for the Pentagon, but gender and warfare are inextricably intertwined. Let’s train our forces to face that.
Threats
Pentagon Bans Sale of Chinese-Designed Phones On Military Bases
Military personnel better stick with iPhones or Android devices.
Science & Tech
The US Military Will Award $10 Million to the Company That Can Launch Satellites on Short Notice
The Air Force is desperate to replace larger satellites that are vulnerable to attack, and fast.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Releases Second Draft RFP For Multibillion Dollar JEDI Cloud
The final JEDI draft request for proposal includes answers to more than 1,000 questions industry posed in the first draft RFP.
Ideas
Two Decades of War Have Eroded the Morale of America’s Troops
If the courage of young men and women in battle truly does depend on the nature and quality of our civic society, we should be very worried.
Ideas
Going BRAC-less: What to Do with the US Military’s Excess Property
The Pentagon is offering an alternative to closing bases, and Congress should support it.
Science & Tech
Coast Guard to Adopt Defense Department’s Electronic Health Records
The U.S. Coast Guard will go with the Defense Department’s MHS Genesis health records program, the same option currently being considered at Veterans Affairs.
Threats
The Pentagon is Letting Hackers Loose on Its Travel Management System
Ethical hackers will scour the platform for security gaps in the department’s fifth bug bounty program.
Policy
Could Trump Actually Use Military Funding for His Border Wall?
The president would have to overcome legal and Congressional obstacles to use Department of Defense resources on construction.
Science & Tech
Defense Department Drastically Cuts Nearly $1B Cloud Contract
Amid industry criticism following a $950 million cloud computing contract last month, the Defense Department limited its scope and reduced its size down to $65 million.
Science & Tech
Pentagon May Create a Combatant Command for Space
The Defense Department is also looking at major changes to speed up how it buys satellites.
Business
How to Grow the Military Without Buying More Ships, Planes, Tanks
Pentagon leaders want to shorten the time spent on overhauls, keeping the weapons more available to fight.
Ideas
A Baby-Step Solution for Improving the Defense Acquisition System
Establish a source selection schedule and keep to it. Simple. Right?
Policy
Trump Proposes 10% Bump for the Pentagon — Then Four Flat Years
The coming military buildup is looking smaller than promised.
Policy