Policy
The Pentagon’s Secrecy Is Undermining Its Quest for a Bigger Budget
Last year, U.S. Navy and defense leaders warned their people to watch what they say. Lawmakers say that’s made it harder to argue for spending bumps on Capitol Hill.
Business
US Navy: More Ships, Tech, Training, Could Help Prevent Collisions at Sea
The comments come as the Pentagon prepares to submit a budget plan expected to call for increases in the size of the military.
Policy
Will Pakistan Close NATO’s Supply Routes into Afghanistan? Mattis Plays Down Possibility
‘I’m not concerned,’ the defense secretary tells reporters after the White House announced an intention to suspend military aid to Islamabad.
Ideas
Where We're Headed in 2018
You can bet there will be new crises, weapons, leaders, and technologies to come. And, oh yes, there will be tweets.
Business
Congress Rushes Pentagon $4B for Missile Defense Improvements
The emergency bill is light on details, but it appears to fulfill the military’s wide-ranging November request.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon’s New Artificial Intelligence Is Already Hunting Terrorists
After less than eight months of development, the algorithms are helping intel analysts exploit drone video over the battlefield.
Business
Pentagon Delays Deadline For Military Suppliers to Meet Cybersecurity Rules
The goal of the new regulations is to secure sensitive data on the computers and networks at smaller companies.
Policy
US Averts Government Shutdown, For Now. But the Potential Harm and Waste Is Growing.
Over the Pentagon’s loud objections, lawmakers pass a 2-week temporary spending measure instead of a budget.
Business
Boeing May Lose Canada’s Super Hornet Order, Yet Jet’s Outlook is Bright
The past year has brought a trade dispute with Ottawa, a big deal with the U.S. Navy, and improved prospects elsewhere.
Business
Preaching from the Choir: Conservatives, Defense Execs Beg Trump to Challenge Russia, Make Budget Deal
At the Reagan Presidential Library, the country's biggest defense spending hawks doubt Congress can deliver Trump's promised military buildup.
Business
Pentagon Building Wish List for New Technology Spending
The military’s top weapons buyer wants to better coordinate the Defense Department’s investments across its labs and research offices.
Business
Could a New Cessna Find Its Way to the Battlefield?
FedEx will be the first to operate the new twin-engine turboprop, but military sales may not be far behind.
Business
