Business

The Pentagon's Military Strategy Barely Mentions Russia

Moscow’s recent invasion of Ukrainian territory could change the Pentagon’s priorities. By Sara Sorcher

Business

This Is Obama’s $26B ‘Wish List’ for the Pentagon

President Obama wants to create a special $58 billion fund to offset budget cuts. About half of that would go to the Pentagon. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Pentagon’s QDR Proclaims Military Ready To Do It All

The Pentagon's strategic plan assures Congress the U.S. military still will defeat anyone, anytime, anywhere – just for far less money. By Kevin Baron

Business

Obama Requests ‘Smaller’ $500 Billion Defense Budget

President Obama’s fiscal 2015 budget request, released on Tuesday, vows to field a smaller military and still protect the nation by projecting a global force. By Stephanie Gaskell and Kevin Baron

Threats

Pentagon Suspends U.S.-Russian Military Exercises

The Defense Department has halted all military-to-military exercises with Russia in response to the invasion of Crimea in eastern Ukraine. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

The Pentagon's Plan to Fight Sequestration: Speak English

A top official says too much 'Pentagon speak' is hurting their efforts to communicate their message clearly. By Sara Sorcher

Business

Here’s What the Pentagon Will Cut If Sequestration Happens Again in 2016

The Pentagon is gambling with Congress again over what another round of sequestration will cost the military – and this time, DOD’s threat is a bit more believable. By Stephanie Gaskell

Policy

McCain Blocks Top Pentagon Civilian Picks

The key Republican flexed his legislative muscle, calling answers from Bob Work and Christine Wormuth 'nonsensical.' By Sara Sorcher

Policy

Meet the New Guard at the Pentagon

The Senate Armed Services Committee is considering the nominations of several top posts at the Pentagon. Here’s a look at who are they are. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Top Pentagon Official Says the Military 'Cried Wolf' Over Sequestration

The Pentagon is working on changing its message in the wake of new budget cuts. By Jordain Carney

Threats

Is the CIA Better Than the Military at Drone Killings?

The White House is supposed to be handing the program over to the Pentagon. Here's why they're dragging their feet. By Michael Hirsh

Business

Pentagon Budget Protects Nuclear Triad

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel did not rule out future spending reductions for the nation's nuclear triad. By Elaine M. Grossman

Business

Drones Are Finally Driving the U-2 Spy Plane Out of Business

The U.S. military is becoming more digital, specialized and automated. By Tim Fernholz

Business

Pentagon’s Post-War Budget Marks End of War Era

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel previews the first budget in 13 years for a military no longer on a ‘war footing.’ By Stephanie Gaskell

Ideas

The Pentagon Is Picking an Unnecessary Fight With Congress

The Defense Department needs to downsize and streamline, but President Obama’s sassy spending request only will make it harder to achieve some good. By James Joyner

Business

The Winners and Losers in Obama's Defense Spending Request

Here's what makes the cut, according to Secretary Hagel’s budget request preview. By Sara Sorcher and Jordain Carney

Business

Obama Offers Troops 1 Percent Raise, Freezes Top Brass Pay

Chuck Hagel announced on Monday that general and flag officer pay will be frozen next year, as the Pentagon looks for savings. By Eric Katz

Business

What's on the Chopping Block—and What's Safe—in the Pentagon's Shrinking Budget?

Here's a look at what might get cut, and what might make the cut. By Sara Sorcher

Business

Hagel Orders a Shakeup of the Pentagon’s MIA Recoveries

After revelations of mismanagement, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gives the military 30 days to clean up its MIA command. By Kevin Baron

Business

5 Things You Need to Know About the Next Defense Budget

Here's what you need to know before the fiscal year 2015 budget is released on March 4. By Sara Sorcher