Tech
Pentagon’s Digital Guru Chris Lynch to Depart
DOD office instrumental in the JEDI cloud competition is getting a new director this month.
Defense
Brain Scans Help Shed Light On The PTSD Brain, But They Cannot Diagnose PTSD
The brain can do a lot, but it is vulnerable, especially to traumatic events. Over the years, researchers have learned the unique ways in which it is damaged by experiencing or witnessing trauma.
Defense
How the Navy’s Top Commander Botched the Highest-Profile Investigation in Years
The Navy said it was abandoning all remaining criminal charges against sailors involved in fatal accidents in the Pacific. Here’s how the actions of the chief of naval operations helped doom the cases.
Management
Trump Gives 2020 Democrats a National-Security ‘Opportunity,’ Says Rep. Moulton
Weighing his own bid, the Iraq vet wants presidential candidates to challenge Trump on global leadership, troops, and veterans.
Management
Patrick Shanahan’s Endless Limbo
He’s still a contender for the top job at the Department of Defense. But the more he’s in the public eye, the more his obstacles mount.
Defense
Air Force: We Need $5 Billion To Fix Weather-Damaged Bases
Without the cash, service says it will cut pilot training, ground planes, stop other base construction projects.
Defense
Pentagon Begins Moving Border Wall Money Despite House Objection
Acting deputy Norquist cites authorities while defending spending request and audit.
Defense
Patrick Shanahan Says ‘Of Course’ He Wants to Be Defense Secretary
Under increasing scrutiny, the acting secretary — and his allies — make the case for President Trump to nominate him.
Defense
The U.S. Military Is Creating the Future of Employee Monitoring
A new AI-enabled pilot project aims to sense “micro changes” in the behavior of people with top-secret clearances. If it works, it could be the future of corporate HR.
Defense
Trump Picks New Top NATO Commander
Top U.S. Air Force general in Europe will lead alliance as Trump officials continue to berate members for more money.
Defense
Top Navy Admiral Warns of Cyber Attacks Against Brass
CNO says that’s why the service stopped publishing promotion lists in October.
Defense
Here’s What We Know About the Pentagon’s 2020 Budget Request
Money to extend border barriers and lavish use of the war fund are already drawing bipartisan fire.
Defense
ISIS Is ‘Waiting for the Right Time to Resurge’: CENTCOM Commander
Gen. Joseph Votel offered lawmakers warnings on Syria — and an upbeat message on Afghanistan.
Defense
How Many Civilians Die in Covert U.S. Drone Strikes? It Just Got Harder to Say
Trump has revoked an Obama-era reporting requirement even as the CIA has resumed lethal strikes.
Defense
Top NATO General: Don’t Sell F-35 To Turkey If It Buys Russian SAMs
Gen. Scaparrotti, who leads U.S. European Command, also wants more naval forces at his disposal.
Defense
What Will Come After a U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan?
The U.S. has been at war in Afghanistan since a few weeks after 9/11. Now we are negotiating a peace with the Taliban, the same insurgents who sheltered Osama bin Laden.
Defense
Legislative Hurdle Delays U.S. Space Command Stand-Up
Pentagon can’t move ahead until Congress repeals a provision in the 2019 defense authorization act.
Defense
Navy Leaders Taken to Task by Lawmakers, Including One Who Was Grilling a Former Boss
Rep. Elaine Luria, an ex-Navy commander, showed her insider knowledge of naval operations in questions to the admirals appearing before a House Armed Services Committee panel.
Defense
Top Nuke General: Russia Is Exploiting Gaps In Key Arms-Control Treaty
The leader of U.S. Strategic Command sees New START as vital, flawed, and in danger.
Defense