People

DOD leaders defend planned workforce cuts

Citing a need for 'full flexibility,' Hagel and Dempsey explain their plans to a House panel.

People

Cleared for takeoff: How pilot projects fast-track mobile tech

Pentagon officials are testing new technologies -- and bypassing budgetary red tape -- to learn what works best.

Digital Government

DOD budget includes boosts for cyber, future priorities

After months of talk about massive cuts, Obama's request for the Pentagon represents only a slight decrease from Fiscal 2012 funding.

Digital Government

Air Force designates cyber weapons

The move underscores the need to move ahead in defining the cyber domain, vice commander says.

Digital Government

'Asia pivot' untouched by sequester

Cybersecurity, electronic warfare and supporting IT systems also safe wherever there is flexibility in the decision-making, top official says.

Modernization

Navy makes its own cloud migration plans

Working with DISA is still an option, but the Navy's plans favor a direct relationship with commercial providers.

People

Army, DOD IG disagree over mobile device management

Critical report posted, pulled, then republished with more detailed response.

People

Progress and problems in hashing out government mobile baseline

s government agencies work to implement measures under the White House's digital government strategy, leaders say collaboration and learning as they go along are helping to propel progress.

Digital Government

More questions on global cyber war

The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.

Digital Government

Hagel weighs major reforms, Pentagon priorities

Newly-appointed Secretary of Defense vows to confront the major factors responsible for the department's spending growth.

Cybersecurity

Industry to government: We need help with cybersecurity

Infrastructure execs call for more coordination between agencies and private-sector stakeholders.

Digital Government

What does international law mean for cyber warfare?

As DOD determines rules of cyber engagement, a NATO-commissioned manual offers guidance of a different sort.

Digital Government

DARPA looking to diversify ranks of contributors

Systems developers who have wanted to work with DARPA will get an opportunity in two-day event.

Digital Government

Pentagon officials juggle priorities, face spending shortfalls

At halfway through the fiscal year, DOD has spent 80 percent of its operating funds. The department's leaders are scrambling to find solutions.

Digital Government

UPDATED: DOD reduces furlough days

The recently-passed continuing resolution is giving defense officials reason to reconsider earlier decisions.

Digital Government

Funding the military of the future

DOD needs a shift in its priorities to effectively plan for America's changing role in the world, experts say.

People

Rebalancing act: DOD's leadership weighs priorities

Although Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently directed Defense Department officials to reevaluate the military's most important goals in light of reduced resources, the department remains obligated to a number of things, and negotiating them will require tactical leadership.