Business
Dempsey’s Final Instruction to the Pentagon: Prepare for a Long War
In a new National Military Strategy, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warns the Pentagon to reorganize its global footprint to combat prolonged battles of terrorism and proxy wars.
Science & Tech
Pentagon, OPM Shut Down Background Check Systems
Two critical systems linking information from the DOD to OPM are being shuttered while vulnerabilities are fixed.
Threats
Pentagon Building Cruise Missile Shield To Defend US Cities From Russia
The military moves to set up an expensive sensor-and-shooter network, but is the threat real?
Policy
John McCain Wants to Change How the Military Buys Weapons
Two big changes could make leaders and services accountable for weapons-contract overruns.
Business
One Does Not Simply Embed US Troops In Iraq
Calls to allow U.S. specialists to accompany Iraqi military units on offensive missions generally ignore the support requirements.
Business
What The Pentagon Has To Do To Recruit Silicon Valley's Nerds
Defense Department and national security political leaders are eager to attract tech minds. But are they willing to change enough?
Business
Watch Now: Defense One Live's ‘Force of the Future’
The Pentagon's acting personnel chief has vowed to upend the military's Cold War-era HR system. Watch him describe how and why.
Business
Pentagon Backs Major Changes to Retirement System
Defense Department leaders want, in part, to mandate participation in the 401(k)-type Thrift Savings Plan in the hopes it will save money and help retain top talent.
Threats
What the New US Troops Will Do in Iraq
The Pentagon hopes the new personnel will help increase the pace of the anti-ISIS air campaign.
Business
DoD's HR Overhaul: From Yugo to Maserati in a Year and a Half
Pentagon officials say they’re committed to overhauling the personnel system by the end of the Obama administration.
Ideas
How We're Planning the Biggest Personnel Overhaul in 45 Years
DoD’s acting personnel chief lays out the Pentagon’s plans to manage for talent, not just time served.
Policy
Defense Secretary: Plan to Close Guantanamo Is A ‘Constructive Step’
Ash Carter says he’s working with the White House on a plan that will be submitted “per longstanding request” to Congress, calling it a “good opportunity” to see if they “can actually get it done.”
Policy
Democrats' Opposition to GOP Defense Bill Is Slowly Crumbling
Democratic leaders now say they're willing to allow 'yes' votes on a critical defense authorization bill next week, even if the measure includes a controversial war funding account.
Policy
What the Pentagon Sees in India—And Vice Versa
Not that long ago, Washington and New Delhi were deeply suspicious of one another. Now, they're talking about collaborating on an aircraft carrier and weapons production.
Business
What the White House Hates About the Senate Defense Policy Bill
It’s not just that sequestration lives on like a vampire; the Obama administration also objects to McCain’s acquisition reform proposals and more.
Business
The Facebook SecDef: Pictures from Ash Carter’s Hawaii and Singapore Trip
Now that he's on Facebook, here are some pictures for Defense Secretary Ashton Carter's first photo album.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Will Relaunch $475 Million Cyber Effort This Fall
Shortly after cancelling its search for bids on a five-year outsourcing contract, U.S. Cyber Command said a retooled version will be out by October.
Business
Northrop Grumman CEO Issues Rare Pentagon Rebuke Over Research Red Tape
Northrop's chief pushed back against a new Pentagon policy requiring firms to get DOD approval for company funded research projects.
Business
Obama Scales Back Military Equipment Sharing for Cops
After seeing how police responded to protests in Baltimore and Ferguson, the administration is changing the gear the Pentagon will share with local cops.
Threats