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Why Russia and China Won’t Join Forces Over Disputed Islands
Too much history, too much risk, too little gain to believe that Beijing or Moscow are aligning against Japan. By Yun Sun and Hana Rudolph
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Hackers Dub Russians Nazis, Mine Harvard Dogecoins and Fix Women's Webcams
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
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Snowden's Security Breach Could Cost the U.S. Billions, Top General Says
It may take two years to assess and address the damage, Dempsey tells lawmakers.
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White House Seeks Feedback on Big Data and Privacy
The Office of Science and Technology Policy is hosting a series of events focused on the implications of big data analysis.
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What the Fed-Friendly Budget Means for IT
Should a tech GS-9 be paid the same as a nontech GS-9?
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PayPal Billionaire, Boeing Battle Over Who Can Build a Better Space Taxi
Elon Musk thinks his company SpaceX can do a better job of sending military satellites into space.
Defense One
Pentagon Leaders Working to Define Military’s Post-War Purpose
With a post-war budget and (yet another) strategy, senior defense leaders are crafting a new mission for the U.S. military. By Kevin Baron
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What Will $5 Billion in Military Cyber Spending Pay For?
The Pentagon is spending more on cybersecurity, but is it spending it in the right way? By Patrick Tucker
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Pentagon Wants to Keep Controversial War Budget Beyond Afghanistan
The war in Afghanistan is winding down, but the Pentagon hopes its war budget goes on. By Stephanie Gaskell
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CIA Accused of Hacking Senate Staffer Computers
The agency's watchdog is investigating whether agents spied on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Defense Health Agency Wants More Money for IT Operations in 2015
Agency also wants $91.3 million in research funds for new electronic health record.
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Air Force to Congress: Save the Space Fence
The proposal preserves development of new radars aimed at keeping vessels safe from deadly space trash.
Defense One
The Biggest Threat to the Pentagon’s Budget Is Entitlement Spending
Our failure to reform mandatory spending is adversely impacting our nation and our national security. By Rep. Scott Rigell
Defense One
To Inflict Pain on Russia, Target Its Energy First
If Washington wants to change Putin’s mind about Ukraine, start targeting Russia’s oil, money and leadership – and stop drawing down U.S. troops in Europe. By John R. Deni
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Pentagon Slashes Army Tactical Radio Buy
The department’s 2015 budget request also pares $800 million from space systems funding.
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2015 Budget Would Boost Investments in STEM Education
One proposed change is a governmentwide reorganization of STEM education programs.
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DHS Wants More Virtual Fence Funding
Fiscal 2015 budget proposes $11 million more for border control equipment and surveillance.
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