Defense
How a Cheap Huckster Tricked Our Corrupt Navy
What about our other military and intelligence services and agencies? Are they as easy for hucksters, let alone expert foreign spy services, to penetrate?
Israeli Coalition Deal Makes Lieberman Defense Chief
Israeli official confirms deal agreed and to be signed at the Knesset on Wednesday morning.
China Slams 'Hyped Up' U.S. Report on Military Buildup
Defense Ministry spokesman says report to Congress on China's military presence in the South China Sea has 'severely damaged' trust.
China, Russia Urge U.S. to Abandon Korea Missile Plans
The U.S and South Korea have begun talks on possible deployment of a new anti-missile system.
U.K. Shadow Minister McKinnell Quits in Blow to Corbyn
The former shadow attorney general is the fourth minister to resign since a controversial reshuffle.
Israeli Defense Chief Fired Over Security Breach
The move is a setback for U.S.-backed projects the country deems crucial for any future war with Iran or its allies.
Another Missed Chance to Trim and Focus Defense Spending
For all the wailing about defense austerity deals, spending caps were raised every year.
Britain Sends 100 Troops to Baltics to Deter 'Russian Aggression'
U.K. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the move was "further reassurance" for allies.
The Importance of Defense Spending to the Economy
Deficits should remain at tolerable levels. So defense budgets don't need to be squeezed unduly.
Argentina Appeals to UN Against British 'Militarisation' of Falklands
Britain intends to bolster its defenses against the threat of an Argentine invasion.
Poland Says Will Train 50 Ukrainian Military Staff This Year
Poland has been one of the most outspoken critics of the pro-Russian separatist rebellion in Ukraine.
Poland to Hold Countrywide Defense Drills Says President's Advisor
Poland is concerned it may have to reassert itself in Eastern Europe following the unrest in Russia and Ukraine.
Senate Confirms Ashton Carter as Secretary of Defense
Carter benefited from bipartisan support after he was nominated in December.
U.S. Military Spending: A Lot? Or a Lot More?
Hawks want an arbitrary fixed percentage of national output dedicated to defense spending.
NATO Meets to Approve Strengthening Forces in Eastern Europe
NATO's Secretary-General said the measures, a response to Russia's annexation of Crimea, were defensive.
How Much Money Is Enough to Take Down ISIS?
Republicans rejected as inadequate the $5.3 billion President Obama had requested in the fight against ISIS.
Jury Selection Begins in Colorado Movie Theater Shooting Trial
9,000 potential jurors received a summons, "one of the largest pools in American history."
Four Long Range Russian Radar Installations Start Active Combat Duty
Russian Space Command has unveiled four new radar stations, in an effort to rebuild their early-warning network
ACLU Challenges Latest U.S. Move to Block Release of Detainee Abuse Photos
Civil liberties group argues government claims are insufficient to withhold more than 2,100 images.
U.S., South Korea and Japan to Pool Intelligence Against North Korea
The three countries are said to have an agreement in the works to counter nuclear and missile threats, to be signed Monday.
Defense Department Tests Bullet That Changes Direction After Being Shot
The Defense Department's research arm says the need for new weaponry is "critical."
Turkey Rebuffs EU Criticism on Waning Foreign Policy Alignment
A perceived democracy deficit in Ankara has hindered Turkey's process of joining the EU
Report on Sexual Assault in the Military Draws Criticism
New data and directives presented by outgoing Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel draw a lukewarm response.
China's President Urges Faster Development of New Weapons Systems
China has developed emerging stealth fighter technology, anti-satellite missiles and now has one aircraft carrier in operation
U.S. Military: Climate Change Could Foster Terrorism
Climate change, the Pentagon writes, requires immediate action on the part of the U.S. Military