Management

Budget Cuts Bring 11 Percent Decline in Contract Spending for 2013

Annual Bloomberg study shows rising awards from three departments despite the overall downward trend.

Defense One

Pentagon Sending 600 U.S. Troops to Eastern Europe

Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne are heading to Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia for month-long military exercises. By Ben Watson

Defense

Obama Tries Once Again to Pivot Toward Asia

President Obama has begun a weeklong trip to Asia, attempting to continue an effort to step up the United States' presence in the region.

Defense

U.S. Forces in Afghanistan May Be Significantly Reduced

Officials have said that the troop count in Afghanistan could “drop well below 10,000.”

Defense

China Is Setting up Covert Spy Networks in US and Australian Universities

The ever-rising droves of Chinese people studying abroad is generally considered an all-around win, especially for China's Communist Party.

Defense One

U.S.-Russian Cultural Relations Are on Ice, Too

The Russians may be coming -- but not in the way any of us had hoped. By Tara Sonenshine

Defense One

Future Threats Will Require Much More Than the A-10

Forget the A-10. The Air Force needs a mix of aircraft and capabilities for the 2023 fight. By Col. Robert Spalding

Defense

Is BBG Missing Opportunities With Its Coverage of the Ukraine Crisis?

Voice of America’s Russia programming defended as widely heard in region despite obstacles.

Nextgov

How the U.S. Is Vulnerable to Terrorism in Space

The possibility of a dangerous space incident is on the rise, says a new report.

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

Defense

Edward Snowden Makes Surprise Guest Appearance at Putin Q&A

Snowden appeared via webcam to ask Putin to share his stance on mass surveillance of civilians.

Pay & Benefits

Eric Holder Doesn’t Deserve to Be Paid, Republican Lawmakers Say

Group introduces bill to prohibit feds held in contempt of Congress from receiving their salaries.

Defense One

The Science of Unmasking Russian Forces in Ukraine

The incursion of masked gunmen into Ukraine shows that knowing who you are fighting has become critical to victory. By Patrick Tucker