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Defense
Officials: Navigation system failure probable cause of drone crash
The unmanned aerial vehicle is one of fewer than 10 currently in operation, and its capture represents a major compromise in stealth technology.
Defense
Drone was gathering intelligence when it went down in Iran, U.S. officials say
Controllers reportedly lost contact with the prized stealth unmanned aerial drone last week over western Afghanistan.
Defense
Why Obama might veto defense bill: It would hurt the fight against terrorism
Analysis: Inside the administration's thinking on terrorism detentions.
Defense
A hot flash in the cold war with Pakistan
Attack that errantly killed at least 24 Pakistanis on Friday further inflames tensions.
Oversight
Obama keeps 'change agent' mantle in wake of super committee defeat
White House is determined not to let the congressional failure be judged a presidential failure as well.
Defense
Obama order will require agencies to better secure classified info
So-called "WikiLeaks" executive order has been long awaited by the national security establishment.
Defense
Obama issues preparedness goals
Plan relies heavily on cooperation among state, local and federal governments, and boosts the roles and responsibilities of the private sector.
Defense
FBI, intel agencies investigating terror threat to New York, Washington
President Obama was briefed on the threat Thursday.
Defense
President sides with Gates over Petraeus on Afghan plan
Defense secretary will retire from public service next week with another big bureaucratic win under his belt.
Defense
Obama will announce Afghanistan troop decision on Wednesday
Petraeus has endorsed a drawdown of 30,000 troops by the end of 2012.
Defense
Gen. Petraeus would endorse 30,000 troops home by end of 2012
The commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan is expected to be confirmed by September as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Defense
White House Afghan review unlikely to alter slow drawdown
This time, Petraeus and the White House will keep deliberations process quiet and brief.
Defense
National Counterterrorism Center head to leave
Michael Leiter served in the Bush and Obama administrations.
Oversight
Former Obama Secret Service agent running for senate in Maryland
It's a rare move for a member of the president's security detail.
Defense
In Joint Chiefs choice, Obama sees an independent but loyal soldier
Gen. Martin Dempsey would be the first Army official in the role since 2001.
Defense
Government fears too much disclosure in bin Laden raid will jeopardize future missions
The administration understands the public's demand for details of the rare mission but worries some officials are speaking too freely.
Oversight
Obama endorses spending, tax targets in budget talks
The president makes his remarks at a CBS town-hall meeting.
Defense
In raid on bin Laden, little-known geospatial agency played vital role
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency provided key data and intelligence for capturing the terrorist leader.
Defense
Goal was to kill, not capture bin Laden
Navy SEALS's decision to fatally shoot the terrorist mastermind -- even though he didn’t have a weapon -- wasn’t an accident.
