Defense One

The Next Step Toward Autopilot in Combat

The military is looking to roboticize the most exhausting aspects of flying jets. By Patrick Tucker

Tech

Edward Snowden Says He Was Challenging Vladimir Putin, Not Helping Him

NSA leaker defended his decision to participate in the conversation in a Guardian op-ed.

Defense One

Why There Will Be A Robot Uprising

The bad news is that the robot uprising is likely. The good news is that it’s not too late to stop it. By Patrick Tucker

Tech

It's Getting Easier to Find Records of Meetings Between Feds and Lobbyists

Transparency group praises reformatted database.

Management

Why Data Sharing Is the Future of Government

Communication across all levels of government will be key to effective operations and services.

Tech

HHS Secretary to be Replaced by OMB Chief

Kathleen Sebelius to resign in wake of failed Healthcare.gov launch.

Management

The Most Valuable Management Degree Doesn’t Exist

To make organizations more effective, we need data-driven leaders.

Defense One

The Navy Just Turned Seawater Into Jet Fuel

Researchers announce a major breakthrough, but don’t go filling your F-18 with ocean water just yet. By Patrick Tucker

Management

Innovation Lessons Down Under

How the Australian Public Service built an institutional framework that empowers change.

Tech

Could Social Media Help Catch Abuse of Disability Benefits?

IG calls for pilot program to help uncover Social Security fraud.

Defense One

New Piloting System for Drone Cargo Helicopters Passes Test Flight

A new piloting program that can fly drone supply helicopters with an app just passed a key test flight. By Patrick Tucker

Tech

Did the USAID Cuban Twitter Debacle 'Taint All USAID Employees as Spies?'

Sen. Patrick Leahy asked if that was the case at an appropriations hearing Tuesday.

Defense One

Teaching Machines How to Spell Will Help Catch Terrorists

It’s time anti-terrorism technology move beyond finding ways to replace humans and start finding ways to work with us. By David Murgatroyd

Tech

Consumer Protection Chief: Efforts to Reach (the Many) People Who Don’t Read the Federal Register Are Working

Cordray tells bar association experiment in online public comment will expand.

Tech

White House Doubles Down on Green-Tech Loan Program

Administration revives basically the same program that financed Solyndra.

Tech

The Death of the Presidential Selfie?

Obama's selfie with Red Sox player David Ortiz was a sham designed by Samsung.

Defense

How to Turn a Dolphin, Sea Lion, or Whale Into a Sea Creature Commando

The Navy Marine Mammal Program has used these animals to help detect sea mines.

Defense

Newt Gingrich's Plan to Stave Off the Apocalypse

Gingrich and former CIA officials are convinced that our electrical grid could be wiped out at any moment.

Defense One

Big Data, Synthetic Biology and Space Planes Are the Weapons of the Future

DARPA’s FY15 budget is full of more money for cutting-edge capabilities like big data, synthetic biology and space planes. By Patrick Tucker

Management

The Cheapest Contract Isn’t Always the Best, Acquisition Officials Say

Employees need more training to determine the appropriate type of contract to achieve innovation.