End of Vietnam Arms Embargo Draws Mild Chinese Response
China’s response to the United States’ abandonment of its Vietnam arms embargo was muted, masking simmering regional tensions.
McCain: Amp Up Defense Spending to Counter Threats
Sen. John McCain says the US needs to spend much more on defense to counter rising threats worldwide.
Eligibility for Overtime Expanded
Under new rules announced Wednesday, millions more American workers will be able to receive overtime for extra hours worked.
DefSec Carter Hits House, Senate ‘Micromanagement’
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is angered by “unhelpful micromanagement” resulting in changes to the draft Defense Authorization Bill.
Hoyer: Time to Strengthen Cybersecurity Defenses
Hoyer’s Info Tech Modernization Act to strengthen US cybersecurity defenses and protect the private information of taxpayers and program beneficiaries.
NIST: Rethink Cyber Hardware, Software Design
The National Institute of Standards and Technology wants to change the way software and computer designers think about cybersecurity.
F-35, A-10 to Face Off in Tests
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is set to go mano-a-mano with the A-10 Thunderbolt II in testing.
Google Facing EU Antitrust Charges
Google has run afoul of the European Union’s tough antitrust regulations. Charges believed to be forthcoming.
Hoyer Takes Lead on Tech Modernization Efforts
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer has introduced a proposal sent to Congress by the White House for an Information Technology Modernization Fund.
DoD Chiefs to Post-Election Successors: Stick to Priorities
Pentagon leaders will urge their successors to focus on cyber, space, nuclear deterrent and electronic warfare, regardless of who wins the presidency.
