Defense
The Pentagon’s Secrecy Is Undermining Its Quest for a Bigger Budget
Last year, U.S. Navy and defense leaders warned their people to watch what they say. Lawmakers say that’s made it harder to argue for spending bumps on Capitol Hill.
Defense
Navy: More Ships, Tech, Training, Could Help Prevent Collisions at Sea
The comments come as the Pentagon prepares to submit a budget plan expected to call for increases in the size of the military.
Management
Pentagon Task Force’s $675 Million in Contracts to Rebuild Afghanistan Found Wasteful
Special watchdog cites overspending on indirect costs and too many sole-source awards.
Defense
There Are 5,000 Tunnels Under North Korea, and U.S. Soldiers Are Training To Fight In Them
North Koreans are "world class tunnelers."
Defense
Will Pakistan Close NATO’s Supply Routes into Afghanistan? Mattis Plays Down Possibility
‘I’m not concerned,’ the defense secretary tells reporters after the White House announced an intention to suspend military aid to Islamabad.
Defense
As Talks to Avoid Shutdown Near Climax, Pentagon Continues Bemoaning Stopgap Budgets
Lawmakers meet Trump for weekend negotiations while Defense managers scramble to manage priorities.
News
CDC To Brief the Public on Responding to a Nuclear Attack
The health agency said that such an event is unlikely, but “planning and preparation can lessen deaths and illnesses.”
Defense
‘Surprising Capabilities’ Guru Tapped to Lead Air Force Acquisition
But assuming Will Roper wins confirmation, what will become of the Strategic Capabilities Office he helped create?
Defense
Why Do People Refer to a Non-Existent 'Nuclear Button'?
It’s, in fact, a briefcase—but that’s little consolation if you’re faced with annihilation.
Defense
When the War Comes, What Should We Civilians Do?
The military can’t do it all. The U.S. needs a national civilian emergency corps, trained and ready to help in case of the next disaster, be it cyber, nuclear, or natural.
Defense
Kim Jong Un Warns That He Has a 'Nuclear Button' on His Desk
Kim is by turns confrontational and conciliatory in his new year's speech.
Defense
How Pakistan Is Responding to Trump
Pushed by Trump, Tillerson, and Mattis to do more to fight terrorism, Pakistan has instead taken public steps to push back in recent weeks.
Defense
Congress Rushes Pentagon $4B for Missile Defense Improvements
The emergency bill is light on details, but it appears to fulfill the military’s wide-ranging November request.
Tech
Pentagon Launches New Push For Tunnel-Warfare Tech
As potential adversaries build out sophisticated underground complexes, the U.S. military will try to keep up by going down.
Defense
The Pentagon’s New Artificial Intelligence Is Already Hunting Terrorists
After less than eight months of development, the algorithms are helping intel analysts exploit video over the battlefield.
Tech
U.S. Nuclear Test Killed Far More Civilians Than We Knew
Hundreds of thousands of civilians were poisoned by irradiated milk, raising the previously estimated toll by a huge factor.
Oversight
ICE Accused of Hiding Details of Immigration Prison Locations
Agency cites growing numbers of detainees in justifying contracts.
Defense
Pentagon Sexual Harassment Prevention Needs Fine-Tuning, Watchdog Says
GAO suggests Defense ensure all branches allow anonymous reporting of alleged incidents.
Defense
New National Security Strategy Sees Rising Russia, Retreat on 'Democratic Peace'
Donald Trump’s first strategy talks about threats and nation-state competition but also signals a reluctance to compete philosophically or morally.
Oversight