Management
Federal Contract Spending Shows Signs of a Possible Rebound
Govini “scorecard” reports 2 percent drop in 2015, the smallest in four years.
Defense
F-35 Will Fly Despite Auditor's Fleet-Grounding Warning
Pentagon officials say the plane can fly without the aircraft’s enormously complex diagnostics system.
Defense
In 15 Years, the Government Wants Its Satellites to Adapt to Threats on the Fly
The ability to take on new missions will help tomorrow’s constellations survive war in space.
Defense
The Legacy of Obama's 'Worst Mistake' in Libya
There’s a problem with the American way of war.
Defense
The Problem with the Pentagon’s Hypersonic Missile
Military officials say their superfast weapons of the future won’t carry nuclear warheads. But will other nuclear nations believe it when the missiles start flying?
Defense
How Can the Government Protect Nuclear Plants From Terrorists?
In the wake of terrorist attacks in Brussels, Paris, Istanbul, Ankara, and elsewhere, nations are rethinking many aspects of domestic security.
Oversight
Lawmakers Aim to Restore ATF’s Enforcement Powers
Democratic bill would also remove requirement that the director receive Senate confirmation.
Pay & Benefits
Some TRICARE Enrollees Will Be Able to Receive Urgent Care Faster Starting in May
Military family members and retirees will benefit from a new pilot program that allows two urgent care visits per fiscal year without a referral.
Defense
The Senate's Anti-Encryption Bill Could Become a Problem
A newly proposed anti-encryption bill would put every American at greater risk from foreign governments, hackers, and President Trump.
Defense
Will the United States Establish Air Traffic Controllers For Space?
If the U.S. doesn’t take the lead in guiding satellites through increasingly crowded orbits, someone else will.
Defense
CDC: There's No Doubt the Zika Virus Causes Microcephaly
New finding does not change the CDC's existing recommendations to pregnant women.
Defense
U.S. Ships Conduct Patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea
Defense Secretary Carter insists U.S. actions aren't targeted at China.
Defense
Did the FBI Pay Hackers to Break Into That iPhone?
The Washington Posts reports that the Israeli security firm Cellebrite didn't break into the phone.
Defense
The Air Force's Next Chief Might Be Its Space-War General
Gen. John Hyten has never flown a warplane, but he plays a role in just about every Air Force mission.
Nextgov
Navy IT Official: Laws Aren’t Flexible Enough for Emerging Technology
Technology is evolving too rapidly for legal policies to keep up, and it’s hindering the military’s ability to meet its mission, the Navy's deputy CIO says.
Defense
Proposed FOIA Changes Could Shield Pentagon Documents on Torture, Contractor Abuse
Transparency groups seek to head off Pentagon bid to narrow transparency law.
Defense
TSA Airport Security Lines Are Getting Longer, Causing Passengers to Miss Flights
Reductions in screening staff are partly to blame.
Management
Top Public-Health Officials Join Political Fight Over Emergency Zika Funding
“I don’t have what I need right now,” says director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Nextgov
DOD Tech Chief Talks Data Centers, Modernization and Cyber Workforce
The Defense Department’s top techie discussed the Pentagon’s most pressing IT issues.
Defense