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.
Nextgov
GSA Has a New Plan for Cloud Providers Navigating Changing Security Standards
Transition plan provides specific FedRAMP guidance to CSPs at varying stages.
Defense
Army Denies It Will Lay Off 3,000 Officers to Meet Force Reduction Goals
Service could instead rely on retirements and fewer enlistments.
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
Russian and American Military Dolphins Might Face Off This Summer
Dolphins will be testing a new anti-radar system.
Nextgov
You Could Virtually Hover Over a Battlefield With Oculus
The virtual reality headset is ready for action, software exec says.
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.
Defense
The Psychologist Behind the CIA's Torture Program Desperately Wants to Speak Out
Non-disclosure agreements with the government are holding him back.
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
Cause of Deadly Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Remains a Mystery
Chemical Safety Board is still investigating on one-year anniversary.
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
Nextgov
Pentagon Plans to Ax Missile-Interceptor Redesign If Sequestration Returns
The automatic cuts are slated for a comeback in 2016.
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