Policy
Levin Is Leaving Congress Disappointed the NDAA Doesn’t Do More
The longtime Senate Armed Services Committee chairman wanted to pass military compensation reform and move toward closing Guantanamo before he retires this year. By Molly O’Toole
Threats
The Failure of American Hostage Rescues
Saturday's raid in Yemen was the third failed rescue attempt of an American hostage in five months. By Adam Chandler
Business
Who Will Be the Next 'Mayor of the Pentagon'?
Congress wants to upgrade the chief management officer position to the third most powerful position at the Defense Department. By John Kamensky
Ideas
Want Bipartisan Success in Congress? Pass Defense Acquisition Reform
There are few things in Congress with more bipartisan support than fixing how the Pentagon buys everything – so get moving. By Andrew Hunter
Threats
US Commandos ‘Lost the Element of Surprise’ in Yemen Raid
American journalist Luke Somers is killed in a second attempt to rescue him from al-Qaeda militants in Yemen. By Gordon Lubold
Threats
Hagel Visits Afghanistan Amid a ‘Spike’ in Violence
Chuck Hagel is in Kabul on what is likely his last trip as defense secretary. By Gordon Lubold
Business
The Pentagon’s 2016 Budget Will Focus on the Pacific
Even though U.S. military airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and the humanitarian response to the Ebola are at the forefront, the Pentagon’s next budget will still focus on the Pacific. By Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Obama Brings Ash Carter Back To Lead the Pentagon
The former Pentagon No. 2 vows to give President Obama his ‘most candid military advice.’ By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Retaliation Against Victims of Military Sexual Assault Still Persists
The Pentagon’s report to the president on sexual assault shows progress – except on retaliation against victims. By Molly O’Toole
Policy
Hagel Says the Decision To Leave the Pentagon Was Mutual
But the outgoing defense secretary reveals little about why the White House forced him out. By Gordon Lubold
Ideas
The US Should Condemn Bahrain, Not Rationalize For Them
As the 10th Manama Dialogue convenes, Bahrain’s monarchy is a human rights nightmare and source of insecurity the United States should be condemning, not celebrating. By Brian Dooley
Business
How Defense Offsets Help Drive the Global Defense Industry
The market for offsets, or pledges defense contractors make with foreign governments to secure future business, is set to double in the next five years. By Patrick Costello
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Wants You To Tell Them What To Invest in for the Future
The military is on the hunt for the next big tech breakthrough. Here’s how to help. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Will Sexual Assault Reform Derail the Defense Bill?
With time running short, Senate Armed Services leaders want to rush passage of the new defense bill without any amendments tacked on. By Jordain Carney and Alex Brown
Science & Tech
What Happens When You Pose as the Defense Secretary on Twitter?
What you can learn about real threats from the fake secretary of defense. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Lawmakers Warn Ash Carter’s Easy Confirmation Will Be Tough on Obama
To lawmakers, it’s not about Ash Carter as defense secretary. The pick is about the president. By Molly O’Toole
Business
Obama’s New Look Pentagon Trio of Carter, Work, Kendall Excites Defense Industry
With President Obama’s expected nomination of Ashton Carter to become defense secretary, the Pentagon would have one of the strongest, business-focused management teams, defense experts say. By Marcus Weisgerber
Business
Is the Pentagon Wasting Billions on a Tracking System for Its Contractors?
The Project on Government Oversight levied a stern warning at the Pentagon's over-reliance on contractors enjoying too little scrutiny. By Charles S. Clark
Threats
Obama Expected To Pick Ash Carter, Says Report
President Obama reportedly will nominate former Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter to helm the Pentagon. By Gordon Lubold
Ideas