Defense

How Congress Plans to Prevent Military Suicides

Lawmakers hope to use an annual defense bill as a vehicle for mental-health screenings.

Defense One

Smith Tries for BRAC, McKeon Shoots Him Down

The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee says his proposal would avoid the costly mistakes of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure. By Ben Watson

Defense One

Odierno: Ukraine Shows Us ‘You Never Know What’s Around the Corner’

In an exclusive interview with Defense One, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno talks about the future of the Army and the threats posed by an unstable world. By James Kitfield

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Pentagon Smartphone Plan Is Off to a Slow Start

The Defense Department's program for adopting commercial mobile devices is officially operational, but problems remain.

Defense One

Hagel Warns Against Isolationism

Answering a weary public, Defense Secretary Hagel called for robust international engagement and U.S. military leadership in his Chicago speech. By Kevin Baron

Defense One

Every Country Will Have Armed Drones Within 10 Years

The proliferation of weaponized drone technology is inevitable, and there’s nothing the U.S. can do to stop it. By Patrick Tucker

Defense

Bill Supports 1.8 Percent Pay Raise for Troops, More Than Obama Proposal

Fiscal 2015 Defense authorization legislation, scheduled for committee markup Wednesday, also upholds pay freeze for general and flag officers.

Defense

Meet China's Military Monkey Commandos

Monkeys join the People's Liberation Army to defend against migrating birds that endanger planes.

Tech

FAA Says U-2 Spy Plane Definitely Scrambled Air Traffic Control Computers

Air Force had previously denied that their plane was the one to blame.

Defense One

It’s Too Soon to Cut Funding for A-10s, Lawmakers Say

The A-10’s capabilities are too great to pass off to jets and too cheap for the Pentagon to turn its back on the fleet just yet, according to eight senators. By Ben Watson

Management

Contractor Training Dolphins for the Navy Drowns in San Diego Bay

This is the first human death in the naval sea creature program since 1959.

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House to Advance Bill to End Mass NSA Surveillance

The USA Freedom Act, with more than 140 co-sponsors, will get a vote in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

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An Old U.S. Bomber Just Got Some Modern Communications Gear

Aging B-52s no longer require crew to jot down radio transmissions on paper.

Defense One

We’re Saved! Experts Show How to Fix U.S. Cybersecurity

The four-hour experiment that showed how to fix our nation’s infrastructure from cyberattack. By Patrick Tucker

Defense One

Congress’s Chance to Fix Aircraft Carrier Drones

The Navy could have the drone the U.S. needs to protect carriers, if Congress steps up this week. By Shawn Brimley