Defense

U.S. fears terrorists will imitate snipers

Defense

FBI director says industry must do more to prevent cyberattacks

FBI Director Robert Mueller Thursday implored industry technology executives to do a better job securing the Internet and other data networks by reporting incidences of online crime to the bureau.

Defense

States find success with civil service reform, report says

Personnel directors in three states that have eliminated civil service laws can more quickly hire, fire, promote and re-assign workers than they could when the laws were in place, a new report says.

Defense

Tech firms seek to play role in military transformation effort

Many companies in the commercial sector are looking to break into the defense contracting arena by participating in the Pentagon's military "transformation" effort.

Defense

Sailors and civilians

Unlike sailors, Navy civilians get little in the way of career training and guidance. The service's personnel chief says that's about to change.

Defense

Military planners ponder the unknowns in Iraq

What could go wrong in a war with Iraq? Lots of things, despite the overwhelming military advantage held by the United States.