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Army Cancels High-Tech Combat Vehicle Project
Hagel chops buy of Littoral Combat Ships, questions survivability.
Defense One
Obama to Karzai: We’re Making Plans to Leave Afghanistan
On a rare phone call to the Afghan leader, President Obama warns that the U.S. is fully prepared to leave Afghanistan if a post-2014 troop deal isn’t signed. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Let’s Charge Wireless Bandwidth Hogs Extra
House of Cards binges should involve a wired Internet connection.
Management
Who Owns Weather, the Feds or the States?
Lawmakers agree on the need to improve disaster relief, but how is more complicated.
Tech
Why the CIA Is Still Doing Drones
The White House is supposed to be handing the program over to the Pentagon. Here's why they're dragging their feet.
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Drones Are Finally Driving the U-2 Spy Plane out of Business
The U.S. military is becoming more digital, specialized, and automated—just like the rest of the world.
Defense One
Pentagon’s Post-War Budget Marks End of War Era
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel previews the first budget in 13 years for a military no longer on a ‘war footing.’ By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense One
The Pentagon Is Picking an Unnecessary Fight With Congress
The Defense Department needs to downsize and streamline, but President Obama’s sassy spending request only will make it harder to achieve some good. By James Joyner
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Pentagon Wants to Share Spectrum With Broadband Providers, Not Auction It
The department backs off 2012 plan.
Pay & Benefits
Obama to Propose 1 Percent Raise for Feds, Troops in FY15 Budget
President also recommended a 1 percent boost in fiscal 2014 after a three-year pay freeze.
Defense One
For Obama, Few Options in Syria
President Obama said there is no military solution for Syria, but sources say counterterrorism ops and direct arms are back on the menu of lousy options. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Defense One
This Is the App That’s Fueling the Uprising in Venezuela
The newest apps fueling Venezuela’s uprisings are made in North America and have piqued the Pentagon’s interest. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Hagel Orders a Shakeup of the Pentagon’s MIA Recoveries
After revelations of mismanagement, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gives the military 30 days to clean up its MIA command. By Kevin Baron
Defense One
You Can't Beat Climate Change With Weather Guns
Just because changing weather is a national security threat doesn’t mean you can defeat it with guns, say researchers. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Is Ignoring Hagel’s Calls
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has been calling Ukraine’s defense minister for days, but no one’s answering. By Stephanie Gaskell
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FCC Tries to Help Emergency Responders Find 911 Cellphone Callers
Carriers would have to provide more accurate information to 911 centers.
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The Mental Health Toll of the Long Wars
Almost a million troops who served in Afghanistan or Iraq have been diagnosed with at least one psychological disorder.
Management
Departing Pentagon Comptroller ‘Infuriated’ By Press Reports on Financial Management
Robert Hale says the department has improved its books, and budget statements will be ready for audit by September.
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Coming Soon: Free Internet From Space
Outernet wants to use tiny satellites to take the whole world online—even in countries where dictators wish they wouldn’t.
Defense One