Navy cyber command to get new commander
Rear Adm. Michael Rogers has been nominated to succeed retiring Vice Adm. Barry McCullough as commander of the Navy Fleet Cyber Command/Tenth Fleet.
Top DOD budget-cutter nominated as DOD No. 2
Ashton Carter, under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, is expected to replace William Lynn in the No. 2 post at the Defense Department.
Army's 2012 plan emphasizes innovation, frugality
The service's 2012 Modernization Plan puts focus on using technology to maximize resources amid dwindling funds.
DOD to announce cyber strategy: What to expect
DOD is set to release its first overarching cyber strategy, but the public shouldn't expect too much in the way of juicy details.
Deputy defense secretary to step down
After more than two years in the job, Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn will step down from the second-highest DOD post to spend more time with his family.
How ready are we for cyberspace?
With little definition of the man-made terrain of the cyber domain and little known about the policies that govern it, one military officer has some suggestions for starting to defend cyberspace.
Senate outlines $6.4B in cuts to defense spending
The Senate Armed Services Committee is calling for $6.4 billion in defense spending cuts as it pushes forward its proposed DOD authorization for full Senate consideration.
The dark side of DOD's acquisition reform bid
Tech initiatives could be at risk in DOD's tug of war between efficiency and spending.
DynCorp cracks top 20 with $3B in prime contracts
DynCorp had a year of takeovers and acquisitions as it looks to open new markets.
Navy sets timeline for $16B in IT projects
The Navy makes progress on CANES and NGEN, announcing a timeline for RFPs and awards worth $16.4 billion.
Millions for Army e-mail project at risk
A House subcommittee hesitates to fund e-mail migration until the Army shows its homework.
Outsourcing vs. insourcing: Solving the cost-comparison conundrum
A new report offers guidelines for sizing up the costs of public and private sector work.
National security switcheroo: Panetta to DOD, Petraeus to CIA?
The top U.S. commander will likely succeed current CIA Director Leon Panetta once Panetta replaces Robert Gates as defense secretary, and more shake-ups are imminent, news outlets report.
When it comes to enterprise IT, change remains hard
The Defense Department's quest for enterprise IT modernization has reached fever pitch with the budget chaos. But how much progress is actually being made?
Defense industry's confidence shaken by budget battles
The continuing resolutions paralyzed defense spending for months, and the damage remains even after the budget passes.
What will the budget impact be on DOD?
Defense spending will face significant squeezing just like the rest of the federal government, according to President Obama, but DOD officials question where to make further cuts.
Shutdown impact on DOD uncertain, but ominous
The Defense Department is closely studying its authorities to determine how to keep department functioning if the government shuts down.
New contracting era begins for U.S. Army
New policies are starting to be felt across the Army as the service adopts more cloud computing, mobile technology and social media to gain efficiencies and save money.
New mobile device policy planned for DOD
New DOD rules for secure mobile technology use is in the works, one official says.
Army wants better tech, but cheaper
Growth in Army capabilities must come without an increased price, an Army acquisition official says.
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