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
Business
Outgoing Comptroller Bob Hale Says the Pentagon Can Be Audited by 2017
Departing Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale says he believes a full audit is possible by the 2017 deadline. By Charles S. Clark
Policy
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Is Ignoring Hagel’s Calls
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has been calling Ukraine’s defense minister for days, but no one’s answering. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Poll: It's Time for Congress to Agree to Close Military Bases
A National Journal poll of security insiders says Congress needs to get on board with military base closures, but agrees that it probably won't. By Sara Sorcher
Science & Tech
Secret Military Contractors Will Soon Mine Your Tweets
The military wants to use detailed social media data mining to identify violent extremist influences around the world. By Bob Brewin
Business
Lost Your CAC Card? Prove It, Says the Pentagon
In a new rule, DOD will require troops and employees wanting a replacement ID to provide certified proof that they lost their common access card. By Aliya Sternstein
Business
Here's Why Cutting 20 Percent of Hagel's Staff Is a Bad Idea
The Defense Department’s plan to cut across staff headquarters by 20 percent at least deserves independent analysis. By Robert Ogden
Business
Hagel Says Ethical Scandals Are a ‘Growing Problem’ in the Military
The defense secretary is worried that the recent spate of ethical scandals in the military is just the tip of the iceberg. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business