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Army Chief: Tech Will Not Replace Grunts

Tactical networks still have ‘highest priority.’

Defense One

How the U.S. Can Maintain the Undersea Advantage

The U.S. should not assume its military advantage is guaranteed under the sea, where the traffic and threats are getting more crowded than ever. By Adm. Jonathan Greenert

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The Sunny Side of Mass Surveillance

New Oakland hub will collect and analyze data from around the city -- including social media monitoring.

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A Meeting of the Minds on the Future of Defense

Request an invitation to the Inaugural Defense One Summit.

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Pentagon Spokesman George Little To Retire

George Little, who came to DOD from the CIA with Leon Panetta, announced he will retire Nov. 15 to spend more time with his young family. By Kevin Baron

Defense

Meet Jeh Johnson: Drone Lawyer and Obama's Secretary of Homeland Security Nominee

If his name doesn't sound familiar his pet issues will: Drones and the end of Don't Ask Don't Tell

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War Memorials vs. Money

You can’t buy dinner with a war memorial.

Defense One

After the Shutdown, Uncertainty Still Plagues Pentagon

Congress averted disaster and reopened the government for business as usual. That’s the problem, say Pentagon leaders. By Kevin Baron

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How to Get NSA's Attention (It's Art)

Gmail extension tacks text onto emails, algorithmically generated to be flagged by NSA filters.

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Los Alamos Accused of Disregarding Security During VIP Visits

Whistleblower says he was demoted after reporting the lapse.

Defense One

No NSA Poster Child: The Real Story of 9/11 Hijacker Khalid al-Mihdhar

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is wrong to claim today’s NSA data collection would have stopped 9/11. We had the technology and data to catch Khalid al-Mihdhar. By Michael German

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Strange Sales Tactic: Oracle Blasts Defense-VA on Use of Open Source Software

Paper zeroes in on the failed integrated electronic health record.

Defense One

Submarines Alone Are Not Enough Nuclear Deterrent

No one leg of the nuclear triad, alone, can be considered an effective deterrence to nuclear war. By Robert Spalding

Defense One

Afghan War Waste Revealed: Coalition Lost $230 Million in Spare Parts

One year ago, ISAF learned it had lost track of more than $300 million in taxpayer funded vehicle parts for the Afghan army. Now, the inspector general let the public know. By Kevin Baron

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Note to Congress: Federal Employees Have Mortgages

And, since I’m cranky already, let’s stop the cheap talk and pandering to veterans.

Defense One

Announcing the Inaugural Defense One Summit

Defense One is gathering national security and defense leaders to discuss the future of U.S. global security responsibilities and power. By Kevin Baron

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Bioterrorism Fear Led Scientists to Withhold Botulinum Toxin Info

Researchers gauge benefits and risks of publishing data that could be used for public good or to spread terror.