Defense One

Here’s What the West Can Do to Stop Russia

Economic sanctions are essential but military measures are also necessary to preserve European peace and security. By Stephen Blank

Defense

Afghanistan From the Air

What does an airport say about a country? More than you might think.

Defense

Air Force Missileer Weaknesses Worse Than Previously Thought

The Air Force crews responsible for overseeing the nation’s nuclear stockpiles would have failed their inspection if they hadn’t juked the stats.

Defense One

Three Myths About the Defense Budget

Critics who say the Pentagon’s FY15 budget request is a ‘skeleton budget’ that sets us back to pre-War War II levels are wrong. Here’s why. By Ben Freeman

Defense One

Navy Submarine Drones Will Predict the Weather Months In Advance

More subdrones, fewer satellites -- the future of weather prediction is changing faster than the weather. By Patrick Tucker

Nextgov

Federal Cyber Hiring Could Take a Hit Under Marijuana Mandate

The government hopes stimulating work is enough of a draw for ethical hackers.

Defense One

Kerry Warns Crimea Not to Hold Vote on Sunday

Secretary of State John Kerry says the March 16 referendum has ‘no justification, no legality.’ By Ben Watson

Nextgov

Key NSA Defender Wants to End Bulk Data Collection

Rep. Ruppersberger has a plan to overhaul the controversial spying program.

Defense

Congress to Pentagon: Hand Over the War Budget

Defense officials want to wait until a decision on post-2014 involvement in Afghanistan is made.

Defense One

NSA Just Needs Better Public Relations, Says Incoming NSA Chief Rogers

Reforming the NSA? Obama’s nominee for the job, Vice Adm. Mike Rogers, isn’t interested. By Patrick Tucker

Pay & Benefits

Are Veterans Getting the Money They Deserve in Latest Budget?

Lawmakers are skeptical that the growing needs of veterans can be met with the amount requested.

Defense One

How the Navy's 7th Fleet Is Combing the Seas Near Malaysia for the Missing Airliner

As the search for Flight MH370 approaches its seventh day, search efforts expand westward. By Ben Watson

Pay & Benefits

Some Lawmakers Are Feeling More Generous Toward Feds

Bigger COLAs for federal retirees, better care for vets among recent legislative proposals.

Nextgov

NSA Nominee Confirms Ukraine Is Under Cyberattack

Vice Adm. Michael Rogers warns the U.S. is also vulnerable.

Defense

Why It's So Hard For Congress to Act on Ukraine

A major point of contention has been whether to include International Monetary Fund reforms in a future Senate bill.

Defense One

Special Ops Moves from ‘Perpetual War to Perpetual Engagement’

Special Operations commander Adm. William McRaven tells Congress that ‘we need our friends and allies more now than ever before.’ By Ben Watson