Ideas
Why Is the Pentagon Dragging Its Feet on 3D Printing?
Troops in Afghanistan are testing 3D printers on the battlefield, but the military's acquisition process is getting in their way. By Kyle Chayka
Science & Tech
The Anti-Snowden? Ex-SEAL’s Firm Caught Between Security and Privacy
Former Navy commando Mike Janke is a spy-turned-privacy advocate, but don’t compare him to NSA leaker Edward Snowden. By Aliya Sternstein
Business
DoD's New Anti-Counterfeit Rules Are Confusing Defense Contractors
Many contractors say they can't comply with DoD's new anti-counterfeiting rules because they're too vague. By Aliya Sternstein
Science & Tech
Counterfeits Can Kill U.S. Troops. So Why Isn't Congress and DoD Doing More to Stop it?
Customs officials can help greatly reduce counterfeit electronics that make their way to critical military systems, but toothless legislation is getting in their way. By Jim Burger and Kimberly Heifetz
Business
Pentagon Protests Massive Southwest Green Power Lines
Proposed giant towers called "unacceptable risk" to testing, aircraft at White Sands Missile Range in Arizona. By Bob Brewin
Defense Systems
Army sets up central medical care site for wounded warriors
A new website is geared toward helping soldiers and veterans who need complex medical care to navigate all the available information on benefits and other resources.
Defense Systems
Army launches 'don't ask, don't tell' inbox
The intent of the inbox is to help the Army assess and consider whether repeal of the law would reduce operational readiness or unit cohesion.
Defense Systems
Defense Department creates online hub for social media
The Pentagon has set up an online social media hub to better coordinate policies and to provide online links to service sites on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the like.
Defense Systems
Forge.mil could be replicated for civilian agencies
GSA official outlines plans to engage people and implement effective IT solutions across the government.
Defense Systems
NOAA interactive map tracks Gulf oil spill
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s new Web features a mapping tool that integrates oil spill data from federal and state agencies.
Defense Systems
New DOD cyber commander seeks better situational awareness
Army Gen. Keith Alexander says the Defense Department needs a common, real-time, understanding of what's happening across its many computer networks.
Defense Systems
Joint Chiefs chairman opts for richer social media to get the word out
Defense Department official shifts away from static forms of communication and toward more interactive types, according to a news report.
Defense Systems
Pick to lead cyber command lays out battle plans
Army Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander says that militarizing cyberspace is not part of his agenda, and reveals what is at the top of the list.
Defense Systems
Navy plans social network for off-duty hours
The Navy plans to develop an internal social network that will track what service members want to do during their off-duty hours.
Defense Systems
Navy plans internal blog on IT
A new Navy blog that discusses information technology will be available only to members of the Navy and Marine Corps.
Defense Systems
DOD social-media policy still in limbo
Official promises the policy is very close to completion.
Defense Systems
Readers offer stuffing for IT turkey
Readers suggest a few projects that could have made our Thanksgiving list of failed, or deeply troubled, government IT projects and debate the causes of such large-scale failures.
Defense Systems
IT turkeys: 7 government projects worthy of a roast
Over the years, the American public has been gifted with its share of computer-based turkeys -- information technology projects gone wrong, often at spectacular expense.
Defense Systems
Military uses social media to share info on Fort Hood shootings
Facebook and Twitter quickly became a way to communicate during and after the attack.
Defense Systems