Management
Defense Secretary Warns of ‘Widespread Negative Consequences’ If Senior Executive Corps is Cut
Ash Carter sent a letter to Capitol Hill objecting to several provisions in the NDAA, including one calling for a 25 percent SES reduction by 2019.
Management
Justice Accuses DynCorp of False Claims on Iraq Contract
Company denies inflating costs in State Department’s Iraqi police training.
Defense
That Wasn't An Earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 3.7-magnitude “earthquake” in Florida over the weekend, but what was it really?
Defense
America’s Network of Secret Bomb Detectors
Can a mysterious device help the government protect Northern Virginia from nukes?
Defense
Pentagon's Quest for Single IT Architecture Needs Work, Says GAO
$38 billion Joint Information Environment lacks estimates of cost, staffing needs.
Defense
The U.S. Government Has Banned Flights To and From Turkey
Turkish Airlines says it's operations are back. The U.S. government says otherwise.
Defense
The Missing 28 Pages
The formerly classified pages of the congressional inquiry into the 9/11 attacks say some of the hijackers “were in contact with, and received support or assistance from, individuals who may be connected in the Saudi Government.”
Defense
Tech Hates Trump. What Does That Mean For the Pentagon?
An open letter from Silicon Valley leaders suggests a GOP victory would scuttle Ash Carter’s outreach effort.
Defense
'A Sad Day for France, for Europe' — World Leaders React to the Attack in Nice
"Our sympathy is with the victims, and our solidarity with the French people."
Defense
After Delay, New Air Force Tanker Successfully Refuels C-17
The Boeing-made plane, with some new hardware, successfully refueled a C-17 during a test Tuesday night.
Defense
Meeting Refugee Goals
The U.S. is more than halfway toward meeting its target of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the fiscal year. The number represents about 0.2 percent of the 4.8 million Syrian refugees worldwide.
Defense
The Army is Testing Genetically Engineered Spider Silk for Body Armor
Inserting spider DNA into silkworms yields a tough fabric that’s far more flexible than Kevlar.
Tech
Chelsea Manning's Suicide Attempt
Her legal team has confirmed that the U.S. Army whistle-blower tried to kill herself last week. Manning tweeted that she is OK.
Defense
The U.S. Fight Against ISIS in Iraq
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced the deployment of an additional 560 troops to aid in the fight against the group.
Management
House, Senate Disagree Over Veterans’ Preference
The upper chamber wants to limit preferential treatment, but a House bill would prohibit changes to the long-standing practice.
Defense
The Bahamas' Government is Warning Travelers to the US to Use 'Extreme Caution' Around Police
Advisory comes in the wake of killings of black males by police and the fatal shooting by a sniper of five police officers in Dallas.
Defense
Military Robotics Makers See a Future for Armed Police Robots
As military-grade robotics get cheaper and more capable, someone will arm them and put them on American streets.
Defense
TSA's Plan to Keep US Airport Security Lines Moving Consists of More Tech, Fewer Humans
Agency is going to test CT scanners at a checkpoint in Phoenix at the end of the year.
Defense
When Will US Air Force F-35s Be Ready for Battle?
The general who will make the decision offered some clues as he celebrated the jet's recent trip across the Atlantic.
Management