Business
New House Armed Services Chairman Flexes Muscles for Pentagon Buyers
House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry flexes his new muscles in attempt to give Pentagon program managers breathing room.
Policy
How the White House and Congress Plan To Boost Defense: Ignore Sequestration
Washington is really planning to avoid dealing with the budget caps, and boost defense spending anyway.
Ideas
The Pentagon Says 2014 Was the 'Most Complex Year Since 1968'
It's not just the nature of the issues that its working with - it's the volume.
Business
Pentagon: The Costs of Major Weapon Systems Are Finally Coming Down
More than four years since Ashton Carter took on reforming Pentagon acquisition, the cost of the largest arms projects is beginning to stabilize, defense officials say.
Ideas
Lawmakers Should Listen to the Budget Hawks, Not the Defense Hawks
There are plenty of ways the Pentagon could spend its money more efficiently.
Threats
The Pentagon’s Top Intelligence Chief Is Out
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Michael Vickers announced his retirement from service by the end of April.
Policy
Republicans Push Climate Change Cuts at CIA, Defense Department
The new GOP budget wants to gut the Pentagon's research into the national security implications of climate change.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Intel Analysts May Soon Use a Trick from Amazon's Book
A system copying Amazon's user experience could help coordinate the work of analysts at the Defense Department's National Ground Intelligence Center.
Business
Navy To Increase the Number of Deployed Ships to the Middle East, Asia
The U.S. Navy’s new maritime strategy calls for more forward-deployed ships and preparing for war against a near-peer and insurgents, including Islamic State militants.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon's Satellite Spies Are Aiming for the Arctic
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency director Robert Cardillo sees the North Pole as the future nexus of geopolitical tensions.
Science & Tech
DOD Finally Picks Permanent Chief Information Officer
Terry Halvorsen, who has been the acting chief since May 2014, now has the helm of the department's $36 billion IT budget.
Science & Tech
Defense Firm Called Isis Wins $7 Million Pentagon Cyber Contract
A little-known Virginia startup company with an unfortunate name will help Pentagon analysts sift through big data research to track threats.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Hires First Digital Media Director
DOD turns to yet another Truman National Security Project member in spokeswoman Stephanie Dreyer to work social media between Secretary Carter and the public.
Business
Bob Hale: Targeted Pentagon Budget Cuts Likely
Ashton Carter is the fourth defense secretary to lobby against sequestration, but former Pentagon comptroller Robert Hale says budget cuts are more likely.
Threats
US, Allies Reviewing Bomb Stockpiles for ISIS Fight
The U.S. military is making sure it has enough bombs and missiles to continue striking Islamic State strongholds in Iraq and Syria.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Is One Step Closer To Awarding a New $11 Billion Health Records Deal
The Defense Department has narrowed down the list of contenders vying for a chance to upgrade its health records system to the tune of up to $11 billion over ten years
Science & Tech
Multiple Companies Protest $1.6 Billion Pentagon Contract
Several companies have filed bid protests citing unfair terms in the Defense Information Systems Agency’s recent $1.6 billion cloud services contract.
Business
Pentagon Weapons Chief To Meet With Ukrainians
Even though they are not allowed to sell to them, U.S. arms makers are meeting with Ukrainian military officials, listening to their weapons wish list.
Business
To Manage the Pentagon, Ash Carter Turned to Bloomberg, Cantor
Defense Secretary Ash Carter sets off on the job of his career with some unexpected perspective as staff takes shape.
Policy