Defense
Gates, Clinton can't predict when U.S. role in Libya ends
Interviews leave many basic questions unanswered about the mission's duration, point and endgame.
Defense
Two former Republican EPA administrators warn of 'siege' against agency
Defunding the EPA would prevent it from protecting our air and water, they say.
Defense
Pentagon moves to stop work on second engine
Makers of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, GE and Rolls Royce, vow to keep the program alive until supporters in Congress can weigh in again.
Defense
In Libya war, new –and old– fears of terrorism
Gadhafi using terrorism is a "legitimate concern," says Pentagon official.
Defense
Japanese radiation levels could have triggered larger evacuation area under U.S. guidelines
The U.S. rules call for “protective action,” and while that can mean “sheltering indoors” during a small event, it likely would involve evacuation for a prolonged radiation release, nuclear agency says.
Defense
Slideshow: Military March Madness
When military service members head overseas, they take basketball with them.
Defense
Five days into Operation Odyssey Dawn, costs mounting
The Libya operation could cost billions -- and require the Pentagon to request emergency funding from Congress.
Defense
Libya operation causing headaches for U.S. contractors, grantees
U.S. government has spent more than $25 million in recent years to perform an array of work in the now-embattled country.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: RSA security breach compromised key federal networks, expert says
Company's authentication tool is used by Defense, Homeland Security and State departments, among others.
Defense
Report urges intelligence community to use more science in recruitment of analysts
Raw cognitive ability is a better indicator of success than specific expertise, says the National Research Council.
Defense
At least in first phase, U.S. leads Libyan offensive
For now, Operation Odyssey Dawn is under the command of a four-star American general, Carter Ham.
Defense
Costs of Libya operation already piling up
Total price tag of first day alone was more than $100 million, analysts say.
Defense
Senators question U.S. preparedness in wake of Japan's crisis
FEMA says there is no clear answer on first response to a nuclear plant catastrophe.
Defense
Senator seeks interagency border security task force
John Cornyn of Texas says existing organizations aren't coordinating intelligence and interdiction operations.
Defense
Pentagon not spotting overpayments to contractors, IG finds
Report comes as scrutiny of Defense’s budget intensifies.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Private sector not adequately defending U.S. cyberspace, security expert warns
Companies own 85 percent of the critical infrastructure and haven't invested enough to protect against cyber attacks, an analyst told lawmakers.
Tech
Group says biometric screening could reduce airport hassle
Passengers who volunteer personal biometric data — possibly including iris scans or fingerprints — and answer questions would glide through airport security.
Defense
Chu says Japan crisis may top Three Mile Island
Nuclear plant's containment systems could fail, Energy secretary says, remaining noncommittal on fate of U.S. program.
Defense
Tensions arise over revised intelligence measure
House version of authorization bill would require development of system to detect unauthorized release of government secrets.
Defense