Tech
The Navy’s Autonomous Swarm Boats Can Now Decide What to Attack
In a recent demonstration, waterborne robots collaborated to identify, surround, and harass an enemy vessel.
Tech
Did Russia Hack the RNC Too? Here’s What We Know So Far
Republican lawmakers and affiliated political organizations were targeted by the same Russian group that hit the DNC.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog’s Handling of Whistleblowers Under GAO Review
Whistleblower advocates applaud requirement for expanded probe in Defense bill.
Management
Boeing to Move Defense Headquarters from St. Louis to DC
The move is the latest in the company’s year of restructuring, which has brought in a host of new leaders.
Defense
Defense Contractors Should Fear More Than Trump’s Tweets
It’s not just Lockheed and Boeing. As president, Trump can mess with just about any contract he wants, even high-priced fighter jets, ships and armored trucks.
Defense
Annual Defense Bill Has Major Implications for Feds’ Leave, Pay
Language curbing paid administrative leave and raising the cap on Defense buyouts makes it into final version that is now headed to Obama’s desk.
Defense
The Navy is Trying to Deal With Its Sexual Assault Problem by Giving Sailors a Reporting App
The app was initially created to prevent on-campus gun violence.
Management
GOP Lawmakers Say State Department Should Trim Fancy Embassies
Democrats and agency spokesman say safety is highest priority.
Defense
What You Don’t Know About Gen. John Kelly
The four-star Southie boy from Boston brings to DHS the grief of losing friends to America’s drug epidemic and a son to the war on terrorism.
Management
Trump’s Air Force One Tweet Rattles the Defense Industry
Was the president-elect trying to drive down a price tag — or slap back at a CEO’s policy suggestions?
Defense
Newspaper's Expose on Pentagon Waste Draws Mixed Reviews
Lawmakers vow new actions, but some specialists question the claims.
Management
Ex-Navy Contract Officer Gets Prison Time in 'Fat Leonard' Scandal
Paul Simpkins pleads guilty to taking bribes for steering contracts to Malaysia-based firm.
Defense
Littoral Combat Ship, at a Critical Juncture
With the ship’s purchase plans in doubt, detractors exchange fire with Navy supporters at contentious Senate hearing.
Defense
Obama is Quietly Expanding the War on Terror in Africa While the World is Distracted by Trump
If congress doesn’t become more assertive, future presidents are likely to head into even murkier legal terrain.
Defense
Transparency Groups Hail Removal of FOIA Exceptions in Defense Bill
Critics had said Pentagon would have shielded documents on torture, sexual assault.
Defense
The Pentagon Wants Eye-Reading Software, X-Ray Tools, and A Virtual Facebook to Fight Terrorism
Here’s a list of gear the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office is seeking to give U.S. counterterror operators.
Management
Trump Taps James Mattis for Defense Secretary
The president-elect called the retired Marine general “the closest thing we have to General George Patton of our time.”
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