Threats
In a Rare Move, Hagel Postpones Trip to Asia Amid Concerns in the Middle East
The postponement of Hagel’s Asia trip indicates that whatever is keeping him in Washington is particularly important. By Gordon Lubold
Threats
Why Isn’t The Pentagon Using Supply Drones For Ebola?
Drones have long supplied fighters in Afghanistan. Now we need them to supply Ebola fighters in Africa. By Michael Auerbach
Science & Tech
Rumors of the Blackberry's Death (at DOD) Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
There are less than 10,000 Apple and Android devices on the Pentagon's unclassified network. By Bob Brewin
Threats
Hagel: Get Used To Endless War
The Pentagon's chief said that the US is living through 'historic, defining times.' This means that the long war will likely become even longer. By David Graham
Threats
Hagel Orders 21-Day Quarantine for US Troops Returning From Ebola Mission
Pentagon officials pointed to concerns over the safety of personnel coming back from Operation United Assistance in West Africa. By Jordain Carney
Threats
DOD Says Midterm Elections Will Not Alter the Defense Budget
Instead, DOD Comptroller Mike McCord sees lawmakers striking some kind of short or long-term budget deal next spring. By Marcus Weisgerber
Science & Tech
The Military’s Ebola Screening Machine Just Got Approved for US Hospitals
The FDA has ruled that the Ebola screening machine the military is using in Africa can now be used in U.S. hospitals. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
US Doesn’t Know If North Korea Has a Nuclear Missile
Even if they do, the odds of North Korea possessing a reliable ICBM is 'pretty darn low,' says the top U.S. general for Korea. By Marcus Weisgerber
Business
The Pentagon Still Needs More Eyes in the Sky
After more than a decade of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, airborne intelligence will be critical for years to come. By Marcus Weisgerber
Threats
The Pentagon Can't Say If It Stopped the Khorasan Terror Threat
Early reports that Mohsin al-Fadhli, one of the group's leaders, was killed during still can’t be confirmed. By Jordain Carney
Threats
Ebola Scare Comes to the Pentagon
Pentagon officials have shut down a parking lot and entrance after officials find ill woman who allegedly recently visited Africa. By Kevin Baron
Threats
Dallas Hospital Had the Ebola Screening Machine That the Military Is Using in Africa
The Dallas hospital had an Ebola screening machine but could not use it for screening Ebola. By Patrick Tucker.
Threats
The Campaign Against ISIS Finally Has a Name
The operation to 'degrade and destroy' the Islamic State shall be known as ‘Inherent Resolve.’ By Adam Chandler
Ideas
Stop Saying the Pentagon Can’t Pay for Our Wars
The Pentagon has plenty of money to do its job. By Ethan Rosenkranz, Erica Fein and Stephen Miles
Threats
Promises of Syrian Rebel Train-and-Equip Program Meet the Battlefield’s Realities
It will take months, if not years, to train and equip Syrian rebels. But on the battlefield, the clock is ticking. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Threats
The Four Things the US Military Brings to the Fight Against Ebola
Containing the virus' spread will come down to logistics and leadership, the types of skills where the U.S. military excels. By Janine Davidson
Threats
The Military Is Spending $750 Million To Fight Ebola In Africa
The American mission in Liberia will take 4,000 troops, cost $750 million, and could last more than a year. By Russell Berman
Business
The Trouble With Defense Acquisition May Be the Workforce
The Defense Department could be doomed to wasteful spending when it comes to large weapons contracts if it doesn't change key incentives guiding its acquisition managers, a new report says. By Katherine McIntire Peters
Business
Barack Obama's Friendly-Fire Problem
Leon Panetta is the latest former aide to criticize the president publicly. This kind of thing didn't always happen. By David Graham
Business