Defense
The State Department Warns of an 'Evolved,' Decentralized Al Qaeda
Report outlines how leadership losses in Pakistan and Afghanistan have forced the terrorist organization into an 'accelerated' splintering.
Oversight
Here's How Newly-Released Benghazi Emails Could Actually Embarrass the White House
New documents include a set of talking points created by Obama advisor Ben Rhodes.
Defense One
Afghanistan Needs More Than U.S. Troops to Survive
While the U.S. waits for Afghanistan to sign a post-2014 troop deal, a new report shows the war-torn nation is going to need a lot more than that. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense One
Future Planes Could Run on Fuel Made from Sunlight
Researchers concentrate sunlight to make solar kerosene. By Patrick Tucker
Nextgov
NIST Removes NSA-Tainted Algorithm From Cryptographic Standards
Snowden documents say NSA introduced weaknesses to the number-generating guidance.
Defense One
Kerry: NATO Members Must Increase Military Spending
Secretary Kerry, claiming Russia has ‘escalated the crisis even further’ in Ukraine, tells under-spending NATO member states it’s time to pay up. By Ben Watson
Nextgov
There May Not Be Another Defense CIO Until 2017
Insiders are saying there isn’t enough time left in Obama’s second term to warrant a replacement for Teri Takai.
Defense One
Better Buying Power 4 Years On: Is It Making a Difference?
The plan to replace the V-XX, the president’s Marine One helicopter, is an example of the success of Better Buying Power. By Frank Kendall
Defense One
Why Ukraine Has Already Lost The Cyberwar, Too
Why was there no cyberwar in Ukraine? Because Russia has no need to attack that which it already owns. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
The Secret Weapon in the War on Poaching...and Terrorism
Forget drones. Big data makes finding rhinos easier than finding insurgents. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Affect the Defense Budget?
GOP lawmaker says a Pentagon budget hike is needed, Democrat calls for a broader review of spending priorities.
Defense
GSA Teams With Army on Pentagon’s Largest Solar Power Project Yet
150-acre array of panels will provide 25 percent of Arizona base’s power.
Defense
The Federal Government Is Giving Fewer People Security Clearances
Approved clearances have dipped 9 percent since 2011.
Defense
Hillary Clinton: Edward Snowden's Leaks Helped Terrorists
She is 'puzzled' and found it 'odd' that Snowden fled the country.
Nextgov
Coming Soon: Pentagon’s Multi-Billion Dollar Health Records Contract
Project could change the future of U.S. health care.
Defense
He Hunted Osama bin Laden, He Breaks Into Nuclear-Power Plants
The unlikely career of Dalton Fury
Defense One
In Mexico, Hagel Focuses on Crime, Cyber and Natural Disasters
Forget terrorism or nuclear weapons, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and his counterparts from Mexico and Canada are worried about more immediate threats. By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
The Cost of Better Data on Bundled Federal Contracts? $1 Million.
The value of accurate reporting? Priceless.
Defense
A Pass-Fail Exam Is All That Stands Between Air Force Officers and Nuclear Missile Codes
Change comes in the wake of a high-profile cheating scandal that revealed a de facto expectation that perfect test scores were needed for advancement.
Defense