Briefing

Around Government

Securing the Arctic, OPM turns the other cheek, tomorrow’s warhorse.

Advice And Comment

Stealthy Advance

The incredibly automated, totally electrical Zumwalt is the world’s most sophisticated naval destroyer ever built.

Editor's Note

A Time for New Ideas

Exploring the future of national defense.

Defense

Ambition vs. Ability

Gen. Martin Dempsey’s next mission is to balance global strategy with fiscal reality.

Defense

A 'military vote' that doesn't really exist

Research shows veterans and active-duty personnel aren't a cohesive voting bloc.

Defense

One-time critic tapped to head Defense Intelligence Agency

Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn as its next intelligence chief.

Defense

Military elevates handling of sex crimes

Higher-level officers will handle allegations of rape, sexual assault and other offenses.

Defense

Panetta, Dempsey refute GOP claims of budget dissenters

Lawmakers had suggested senior military leaders don't support Obama’s 2013 budget.

Defense

Five U.S. military personnel also suspected of inappropriate conduct in Colombia

Conduct allegedly took place at same hotel where recalled Secret Service agents were staying.

Defense

Arming Syrian rebels is a bad idea, lawmakers warn

The rebels are unknown actors and the government is backed by Iran and Russia, they say.

Defense

Lawmakers, generals, budgets. . . and lies?

The chasm between Republicans, Democrats, and military over defense cuts goes on full display.

Defense

House GOP budget to avoid sequester of Defense funds

Lawmakers may target federal workforce for cuts instead.

Defense

Defense secretary visits a tense Afghanistan

Leon Panetta is the first top U.S. official to visit since this weekend's murder of 16 Afghan civilians.

Defense

Administration will weather latest Afghan storm

Firestorm over U.S. military burning of Korans likely won't have political legs.

Defense

Pentagon's top public affairs official steps down

Doug Wilson says Obama gave him 'the chance of a lifetime.' Now he plans to catch his breath.

Defense

Homeland security spending request holds level

Request of $39.5 billion is just a slight decrease from current spending.

Defense

President requests 'more disciplined' $613 billion Defense budget

White House wants $525.4 billion for regular defense and $88.5 billion for war account.

Defense

'Premature' to use military force against Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says

Dempsey says the U.S. remains committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.