Ideas
When Will the Media Stop Fueling the Angry Vet Narrative?
After the Navy Yard shooting, many media outlets were quick to point out the shooter’s military service, fueling the dangerous narrative that veterans are more prone to violence. By Alex Horton
Policy
The Other Half of ‘This Town’
The Navy Yard massacre reveals another side of ‘This Town’. The real side. The side we know well. By Kevin Baron
Business
Navy Yard Tragedy Prompts Larger Review of Base Security
A new report from the Pentagon Inspector General suggests that an agency responsible for security at Navy installations had not done enough to mitigate risk. By Charles Clark
Policy
Conspiracy Theorists Already Suspect Navy Yard Shooting Is a 'False Flag'
Controversial host Alex Jones believes that the attack is a way to distract the American public from the issue of Benghazi. By Alex Seitz-Wald
Threats
Why Did He Do It? Navy Yard Gunman Was Military Contractor, Former Sailor
Police say Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old defense contractor and Navy veteran, opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard, killing 12 people. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Navy Yard Shooting Talk Turns to Guns, Politics Before It’s Even Over
Political commentators from the left and right argue on Twitter on the causes of the latest tragedy in Washington. By Matt Vasilogambros, Patrick Reis and Lucia Graves
Threats
Joint Chief Adm. Greenert Evacuated From Navy Yard During Shooting
CNO Greenert was at the Navy Yard during Monday’s shooting, Defense One learned. The Joint Chief of Staff member was evacuated, briefed, and later visited with Navy families. By Kevin Baron
Threats
BREAKING: Shooting Inside Washington Navy Yard
Several people have been shot as law enforcement searches for an active shooter on the grounds of the Washington Navy Yard. By Connor Simpson
Defense Systems
DARPA unveils plans for underwater drone network
Hydra aims to be a cost-cutting, highly mobile system of unmanned platforms.
Ideas
Testing the Waters for Normalizing U.S.-Iran Relations
With a newly elected president in Iran, now is the time to use maritime cooperation to try to lessen tensions between Iran and the United States. By Kevin Cosgriff and Ellen Laipson
Defense Systems
Attack submarine Minnesota designed with upgraded warfare capabilities
Newly commissioned vessel is the tenth ship of the Virginia class.
Business
GAO Report Slams Navy’s New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers
After delays and cost overruns, the USS Gerald Ford is now estimated to run $12.8 billion -- 22 percent more than planned, according to the Government Accountability Office. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
How Can Today’s Navy ‘Learn on the Run’?
Unrelenting U.S. Navy deployments and maintenance cycles shouldn’t get in the way of planning for the future. By Thomas Hone and Robert Holzer
Defense Systems
Navy awards $14.5M for upgraded aircraft data transfer systems
Physical Optics Corp. will develop data platforms for MH-60 and V-22 aircraft.
Defense Systems
Navy to increase forward presence in Asia Pacific, Middle East
Additional ships and weapons development will support the Navy forward operations around the globe.
Defense Systems
Navy awards $18M modification for Aegis testing
Aegis Combat System can simultaneously attack land targets, submarines and surface ships.
Defense Systems
Navy awards $243M contract for aircraft engineering services
Six contractors will provide systems engineering services to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Department.
Defense Systems
Internet chat rooms used for joint exercise command and control
U.S. and Australian forces used chats alongside traditional technology during Talisman Saber.
Defense Systems
Coast Guard procurement of navigation app raises security concerns
Coast Guard seeks to replace mission critical paper navigation with electronic system.
Defense Systems