Defense
How Belgium Tried and Failed to Stop Jihadist Attacks
Since November's carnage in Paris, Belgian authorities have rushed to grapple with Islamist violence, but were stymied by institutional failures, short staffing, and communication struggles.
Management
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Should Learn These Lessons From Belgium
In calling for policies that alienate Muslims, the Republican candidates are trying to make America more like Europe.
Defense
An Israeli Company is Helping the FBI Unlock That iPhone
This company might be able to bypass Apple's security measures.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Grant 12 Weeks of Paid Leave to All Military Parents
Democratic legislation aims to make maternity and paternity leave equal and consistent across the armed services.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog Officials Now Under Justice Department Probe
General counsel and former acting IG said to have destroyed documents in NSA disclosure case.
Defense
Explosions Hit Brussels Airport and Metro Station, Killing at Least 26
U.S. Embassy in Brussels asks American citizens to shelter in place and avoid public transportation.
Defense
The FBI May Be Able to Unlock the iPhone Without Apple’s Help
The Justice Department is testing a new method to get into the San Bernardino shooter’s phone.
Management
Defense Contractor Gets 63 Months in Prison in Navy Bribery Scandal
Singapore-based executive must also pay $35 million in restitution.
Defense
Air Force General Resigns Over Extramarital Relationship
Lt. Gen. John Hesterman had commanded fliers under Central Command.
Defense
The FBI Has an Ulterior Motive In Its Battle Against Apple
The FBI isn’t fighting for access to the San Bernardino shooter's phone. It’s fighting for a change in the law.
Defense
Map: The State of Global Diplomacy
Visualizing the nearly 6,000 diplomatic ties between 42 countries and 660 cities.
Nextgov
A New CIO for the CIA
John Edwards will return to the agency, where he worked for 15 years before his employment in the private sector.
Management
This Rocket Exec Angered Everyone in Space and Lost his Job
The engineering chief of the nation’s largest rocket-launch firm got a little too candid during a recent talk at his alma mater.
Management
Lockheed Expanding Missile Factories, Quadruples Bomb Production for ISIS Long Haul
The Hellfire maker is boosting production for an era of conflict with no end in sight.
Defense
Military Retirement Update: Welcome to the TSP!
A special report on the overhaul of the military retirement system.
Management
Lockheed Official: Here's How To Keep America’s Airborne Advantage
Regular updates to the F-22 and F-35, says Lockheed’s Rob Weiss, plus a deep commitment to chasing the game-changing tech of the future.
Defense
Pentagon Churns Through 9 Personnel Chiefs in 7 Years, Hurting Reform
Even before Brad Carson got beat up on Capitol Hill, he was ensnared in a Catch-22.
Defense
The Obama Administration's Drone-Strike Dissembling
Debunking John Brennan’s claim that “the president requires near-certainty of no collateral damage” to allow a drone killing to go forward.
Defense
Pentagon Financial Managers See Shrinking Staff, Swelling Workload
Comptroller survey shows worry over meeting military’s operational requirements.
Management