Acquisition
Sequester could hit small DOD providers hard
Military officials warn lawmakers that small businesses will likely feel the first effects of budget cuts.
People
Hagel sworn in to lead DOD
Newly-confirmed Defense Secretary pledges to try to be 'the kind of leader you expect and deserve.'
People
Pentagon releases mobility implementation plan
Phased strategy covers mobile devices, wireless infrastructure and mobile applications for 600,000 users.
Acquisition
DOD to start filing more contract information
Defense contracting officers are about to become subject to reporting rules that have applied only to civilian agencies for a year.
Acquisition
Sequestration hinders DOD Quickpay plan
The Defense Department is backing off an effort to accelerate contractor payments, citing pending forced budget cuts.
Cybersecurity
Urgency grows to align cyber, physical combat
Cyber warfare is widely seen as a separate discipline from more conventional forms of combat, but experts say that approach has to change -- and soon.
Acquisition
DOD unlikely to cancel contracts for savings
Option periods, new contracts more likely to feel the brunt of sequestration budget cuts, Pentagon controller says.
Digital Government
DOD takes first steps toward furloughs
A notice issued Feb. 20 formally starts the clock on implementing measures to save money that will be necessary under sequestration. Among them: Hundreds of thousands of DOD employees could be forced to take unpaid time off for at least the remainder of the fiscal year.
People
A physical award for cyberwarriors
Panetta announces new DOD-wide medal that can go to personnel involved in high-tech combat.
Digital Government
Pentagon officials push back on the Hill
DOD's Ashton Carter warns that a new national defense strategy might be needed if sequestration takes effect.
People
DOD, VA shift medical record strategy
New short-term goals are intended to move closer to the objective of an integrated electronic health record.
Digital Government
Pentagon ramping up for major cuts
Few people think sequestration will be averted a second time, and preparation is underway at the Defense Department.
Digital Government
At Hagel hearing, hints on budgets and cybersecurity
Senators focus on Iran and Israel, but defense nominee also addresses matters at home.
People
Hagel faces tough budget questions
While his controversial statements on homosexuals and Israel are more widely known, the Defense secretary nominee may also have to answer for what he has said about the DOD budget.
Digital Government
Pentagon staffing up to address cyber concerns
Amid growing recognition of serious cyber threats, the Pentagon is planning to divide U.S. Cyber Command into three forces, with added staff.
Digital Government
DARPA ethics probe concludes
A watchdog group had accused DOD's high-tech research arm of allowing too much coziness between employees and contractors.
Digital Government
Leaders direct DOD to buckle down on spending
Because the recent spending deal did not permanently solve the nation's fiscal crisis, the Defense Department is now planning measures to limit its budget risk.
Digital Government
What does DOD's Microsoft deal mean for federal IT?
Three-year, $617 million agreement goes beyond bulk purchasing, Pentagon officials say.
People
DISA execs detail 2013 tech agenda
In the new year, DISA will have a key role in finding and implementing shared IT services across DOD.
Digital Government
Defense bill emphasizes cyber operations
Cyber defense gets more prominent role -- with clearer authorities and greater oversight -- under National Defense Authorization Act for 2013.
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