Defense
U.S. Military: Sorry, Pakistan. You Won't Get Our Extra Equipment.
U.S. stresses its support for Afghanistan, which opposed the reported move.
Defense One
Pentagon: No Evidence Russian Forces on Ukraine Border Are Conducting Exercises
Pentagon questions Russia's claim that its troop buildup on Ukraine’s border is to conduct military exercises. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Senate Skittish Over Cutting Troops' Benefits
Lawmakers balk at proposed changes to health care, housing allowances, base amenities and pay for top brass.
Defense One
Big Data, Synthetic Biology and Space Planes Are the Weapons of the Future
DARPA’s FY15 budget is full of more money for cutting-edge capabilities like big data, synthetic biology and space planes. By Patrick Tucker
Nextgov
Boehner Supports End to NSA Mass Surveillance
The House speaker backs moderate legislation from the Intelligence Committee.
Defense
FBI: Syria Is 'Metastasizing' Terrorist Threats Against U.S.
Comments arrive on the heels of reports that al-Qaida is setting up training camps within Syria.
Defense
At Least Russia and the U.S. Still Get Along in Outer Space
Ukraine crisis is just another blip for collaboration in space exploration.
Nextgov
Military Green Lights Amazon Cloud for Defensewide Use
Decision based on FedRAMP tests and additional security controls.
Defense
Missed Cues and Clerical Errors Allowed Tamerlan Tsarnaev to Slip By U.S. Authorities
Name was misspelled in a security database.
Defense
The Secret Service Partied Too Much in Amsterdam
Three agents go on administrative leave after a night of drinking.
Defense One
3 Things That Have to Happen Before Robot Soldiers Hit the Battlefield
Rumors of Terminator-style soldiers have been greatly exaggerated. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Can the U.S. Military Really ‘Pivot’ to Asia?
Two top military commanders in the Pacific say they need more forces, subs and ships to carry out President Obama’s pivot to Asia. By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
Good News: Army Chiefs Plan ‘Smart’ Civilian Workforce Reduction
The Bad News: Possible RIFs.
Nextgov
NASA Is Paying Russia $71 Million for a Ride to Space
NASA agreed last April to pay Russia a total of $424 million for six space tickets through 2017.
Defense
The FBI Has Built a Better Terrorist Watchlist
But inspector general’s review recommends clarifying interagency information sharing.
Defense
Convicted General Could Still Get Big Pension
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair, who was reprimanded and fined for adultery and improper relationships, is seeking to be allowed to retire as a general.
Nextgov
Software Continues to Plague $397 Billion F-35 Project, GAO Finds
Marines may not meet July 2015 operational target.
Nextgov
Computer Security Problems at VA More Than Doubled in the Past Six Years
Department still lags in network security after 16 years of warnings.
Nextgov
Obama and Lawmakers Plan to End Mass Surveillance
The White House and the House Intelligence Committee plan to soon unveil their proposals to reform NSA spying.
Defense One