Tech
North Korea Is Upping Its Offensive Cyber Operations
As Pyongyang runs out of money for missile tests, expect more hacking.
Defense
How to Grow the Military Without Buying More Ships, Planes, Tanks
Pentagon leaders want to shorten the time spent on overhauls, keeping the weapons more available to fight.
Defense
TSA's Facial Recognition Pilot Program May Make Travel Worse for Ethnic Minorities
Program could make travel simpler for some, but more complicated for others.
Defense
Here’s What Invisible Brain Weapons Did to U.S. Diplomatic Workers in Cuba
The long-awaited report names no culprits and fails even to determine how the damage was done. But it documents real, long-lasting damage.
Defense
White House Threatens ‘Consequences’ for 2017 Russian Cyberattack
In an unusual public statement, the White House fingered Russia and said it would respond with unspecified “international consequences" to NotPetya.
Defense
1990s Law Limits CDC's Ability to Research Gun Violence As a Public Health Issue
Law was intended to prevent gun control advocacy, but has ended up preventing the agency from studying gun-related deaths.
Defense
The Case of the Sick Americans in Cuba Gets Stranger
The suspects include Cubans, Russians, cicadas, and psychology.
Management
Army Watchdog Executive Found to Have Sexually Harassed, Insulted Colleagues
Unwanted kissing and racially loaded comments denied by accused.
Defense
Trump Said He Cut $1B from Air Force One's Price. His New Budget Says He Hasn't
The Pentagon's budget request sent to Congress on Monday still projects two new Air Force One jetliners costing $4 billion.
Defense
Trump Proposes 10% Bump for the Pentagon — Then Four Flat Years
The coming military buildup is looking smaller than promised.
Defense
Analysis: The Truth About Military Parades
Military parades say more about those who order and watch them than those who participate in them.
Defense
U.S. Army Now Holding Drills With Ground Robots That Shoot
Last year saw a historic first: an exercise in which an unmanned vehicle provided live covering fire for American troops.
Defense
Peace Through Bombings: The U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan
The goal of negotiating with the Taliban is at odds with President Trump’s statements.
Defense
Military Watchdogs Defend Process for Probing Officer Misconduct
Rep. Speier wants tougher standards for sexual abuse cases.
Defense
Trump Wants a Military Parade — So What?
Displays of weaponry in Washington are rare, unlike in other capitals.
Defense
Two-Year Budget Deal Would Give Pentagon $700B in 2018
The deal comes with a new continuing resolution to give House and Senate lawmakers time to work out details.
Defense
DHS’s New Plan for Refugee Screening Looks a Lot Like TSA PreCheck
Forget bans. Risk-based screening is the new way to vet refugees, and it could be useful for visa applicants as well.
Management
Pentagon Warns CEOs: Protect Your Data or Lose Our Contracts
Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says cyber security should be a top priority for its contractors.
Management
U.S. Air Force Looks For New Ways to Buy, Protect Satellites
Ideas include smaller constellations — perhaps even spacecraft built to commercial standards.
Defense