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.
Computer Science Degrees Lack Security Courses
The nation’s top colleges for computer science don’t require cybersecurity courses for graduation.
CIO: Ease Way for IT Stars to Work at DoD
DoD CIO wants lower hurdles for IT stars to transition in and out of government service.
Hornet Crashes, On Way Home
The pilot was killed in an F-18 Super Hornet jet crash in England on its way home to the US from the ISIS air war.
Russian Success in Syria Includes US Tactics
Russia’s aerial intervention in Syria succeeds against Islamic State and government opposition with Soviet air support and Western-style precision strikes.
F-35 Ejection Debate: Helmets or Pilot Height?
Debate continues over whether the heavier helmet or the size of the pilot is at issue with neck injuries risks associated with the F-35 ejection seat.
Russian Role in Middle East Expanding Rapidly
Israel is concerned Russian weapons in Syria will reach Hezbollah.
DHS Testing Employee Phishing Smarts
Homeland Security employees are getting extra scrutiny to see if they are able to spot and reject phishing attempts.
DOT&E Report Says F-35s Not Combat Ready
The Pentagon report found the Marine’s trials showed its first six F35s not combat ready, although public reports during May’s trials were positive.
Modern Warfare Could Leave F-35s Behind
Cost overruns, scheduling delays, & performance failures haven’t done it, but modern warfare may reduce the need for all 2,443 F-35s the US ordered.
