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A New CIO for the CIA

John Edwards will return to the agency, where he worked for 15 years before his employment in the private sector.

Management

This Rocket Exec Angered Everyone in Space and Lost his Job

The engineering chief of the nation’s largest rocket-launch firm got a little too candid during a recent talk at his alma mater.

Management

Lockheed Official: Here's How To Keep America’s Airborne Advantage

Regular updates to the F-22 and F-35, says Lockheed’s Rob Weiss, plus a deep commitment to chasing the game-changing tech of the future.

Defense

Pentagon Churns Through 9 Personnel Chiefs in 7 Years, Hurting Reform

Even before Brad Carson got beat up on Capitol Hill, he was ensnared in a Catch-22.

Defense

The Obama Administration's Drone-Strike Dissembling

Debunking John Brennan’s claim that “the president requires near-certainty of no collateral damage” to allow a drone killing to go forward.

Defense

Pentagon Financial Managers See Shrinking Staff, Swelling Workload

Comptroller survey shows worry over meeting military’s operational requirements.

Management

F-35 Chief: Pentagon Should Think Hard Before Making Another Joint Fighter

Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan has a bit of advice for Air Force and Navy leaders envisioning their next tactical aircraft.

Defense

The Rise of Federal Surveillance Drones in the U.S.

A lot of government agencies are exercising their ability to look down on ordinary citizens.

Defense

If Trump Wins, Expect Thousands of Defense Jobs to Move to Europe

The GOP frontrunner's anti-Muslim comments could prompt U.S. allies to shop elsewhere for arms.

Pay & Benefits

Senators Urge Pentagon to Postpone Cuts to Autism Coverage for Military Kids

Proposed reductions in reimbursement rates for a popular therapy offered under TRICARE would take effect on March 30.

Defense

Border Agencies Fall Short of Fulfilling Ambitious Hiring Plans

High attrition rates and a shortage of qualified polygraphers are hampering efforts; DHS chief cites tough budget choices.

Defense

Mexico Says It Won't Buy Donald Trump’s Wall

President Enrique Peña Nieto is the latest Mexican official to say his country won’t pay for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.

Management

OPM Responds to Zika Virus by Streamlining Agency Hiring

Medical officers, nurses, disease- and IT-specialists are needed at State, HHS, USAID.

Defense

Frequent NSA Partner AT&T is Backing Apple in its Fight Against the FBI

For decades, AT&T assisted in wiretapping and provided the NSA with access to billions of emails.

Defense

Defense Department Enlists Tech Exec Eric Schmidt for 'Innovation'

Alphabet's executive chairman will lead new advisory board that aims to help the department be more like Silicon Valley.