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The Next U.S. Weapon at Sea Could Be Music

Sound waves could transform into malicious signals to paralyze a ship's control systems.

Defense One

Fanning: Air Force Having Trouble Keeping Pilots, and Pay Isn’t the Problem

Pilots don’t just want bonuses, they want to be able to fly, says acting Secretary Eric Fanning. By Tom Shoop

Defense

Air Force's Ex-Sexual Assault Response Chief Is Acquitted of Assault Charge

Defense convinces jury inconsistencies in the alleged victim's account raised reasonable doubt.

Defense

Four Marines Die in an Accident at Camp Pendleton

Accident occurred in an area of the base used for artillery and bombing practice.

Defense One

Manage Defense Spending Through ‘Better Buying Power,’ Not Sequestration

If sequestration holds, the Pentagon will face inefficient funding choices that will reduce our buying power. By Ashton B. Carter

Defense

Regional Asian Politics Play Out in Response to Typhoon Haiyan

U.S. gives $20 million in disaster relief to the Philippines, while China gives only $100,000.

Defense One

What Does Nasiruddin Haqqani’s Death Mean?

Remember the Haqqani Network? Once more feared than the Taliban, brother Nasiruddin Haqqani’s drive-by killing in Pakistan on Monday is unusual in many ways -- the biggest being the method. By Joshua Foust

Defense One

Why Taking Sexual Assault Cases Out of the Chain of Command Protects Our Troops

The Military Justice Improvement Act will help victims of sexual assault get a fair chance at justice. By Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

Defense One

Policy Chief Miller Resigns, Latest Senior DOD Official to Depart

Under Secretary Jim Miller’s resignation, effective the end of January is no surprise but the timing adds to an exodus of talent leaving Chuck Hagel. By Kevin Baron

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A Good News Trifecta From VA

Just in time for Veterans Day.

Defense One

Sequestration Cuts Deeper Into ‘Full-Spectrum’ Training for Troops

The military says budget cuts are forcing cuts to full-spectrum training and leaving troops unprepared for a crisis that requires more than just military might. By Stephanie Gaskell

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Snowden Convinced Colleagues to Give Him Their Passwords

About two dozen employees willingly handed over their login credentials.

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Cisco, Vets Push IT Careers for Transitioning Military Personnel

'The time is now for the private and public sector to establish these long-term programs.'

Defense One

Five Takeaways from a Decade of War

After Secretary Hagel’s CSIS speech, Generals Cartwright, Chiarelli and Fogleman reveal key lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan the Pentagon should heed for the future. By James Kitfield

Defense One

Boring! Brass Worried Less War and Training Lulling Force

Joint Chiefs tell Congress the troops are getting bored as Afghanistan ends and sequester keeps them idle. By Stephanie Gaskell

Defense

The Military's Sexual Assault Problem Gets Bigger

Increased numbers are probably due in part to women feeling more comfortable reporting problems.