Nextgov

Troubled Navy Yard Radio System Was Operated by Army

System failed during shooting, following complaints dating back to 2009.

Defense

Reports: Al-Qaeda Has Gone Quiet Since Surveillance Leaks

News scoops have exposed spy methods.

Nextgov

Britain’s New Cyberwar Strike Capabilities May Just Be Political Posturing

If you were envisioning a standing army of cyber-warriors, there’s reason to be skeptical.

Defense One

Here’s How a Shutdown Would Affect the Pentagon

As the standoff in Congress continues, officials release more details about the impact on Defense Department operations. By Stephanie Gaskell

Defense One

Pentagon Prepares for More Furloughs as Government Shutdown Looms

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is warning DoD employees again to get ready for furloughs if the government shuts down on Oct. 1. By Stephanie Gaskell

Nextgov

Dear Ted Cruz, Please Join Me on the Bataan Memorial Death March

The Senator from Texas compared his filibuster to the 1942 tragedy.

Nextgov

Can China Protect Itself From NSA Spying?

Beijing has kickstarted its domestic cybersecurity industry. But there's still a long way to go.

Defense

Navy Chief: Sequester Threatens to Undo Four Years of Progress

Mabus warns industry group that ships are sailing less, pilots flying less.

Nextgov

Feds Already Knew It's Too Soon for Cyber Workforce Standards

Recent report confirms what federal managers already knew, NIST official says.

Oversight

The NSA Used to Spy on MLK — and the Senator Who Forced It to Reform

Senator Frank Church helped prohibit the NSA from spying on people in the United States.

Defense

FBI Releases Chilling Security Camera Footage of Navy Yard Shooter

Video is part of a full report on what the bureau knows about Aaron Alexis so far.

Nextgov

How Agencies Bury Noncompetitive Procurements

In many cases, they don’t disclose what they spent on sole-source contracts awarded at the end of the fiscal year.

Nextgov

NSA Chief Appeals for Cybersecurity Legislation

Alexander would compel companies to share more information with the government.

Defense One

When Will the Media Stop Fueling the Angry Vet Narrative?

After the Navy Yard shooting, many media outlets were quick to point out the shooter’s military service, fueling the dangerous narrative that veterans are more prone to violence. By Alex Horton

Nextgov

New York Wonders Where Nuclear Cleanup Funds Would Come From

State officials seek answers from the feds.

Nextgov

Why Do We Go to Space, Anyway?

The past and the future of travel beyond Earth.

Nextgov

Defense Readies Networks for Latest BlackBerrys

Despite almost exiting the consumer market, the smartphones’ manufacturer is outfitting military networks with software to support the devices.

Nextgov

Bizarre and Sad: Defense Dept. Runs 900+ Suicide Prevention Programs

Officials look to cost, effectiveness in weeding out some of them.

Nextgov

VA Awards $275 Million Contract to Track Supplies at Hospitals

Supply chain management deal provides systems to track supplies at point of use.