Business

Military Strike Against Syria Could Cost More Than $600 Million

The cost of a possible strike against Syria comes amid steep budget cuts at the Pentagon. By Defense One Staff

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Ideas

Once an Iraqi Interpreter, Now an American Soldier

The American dream -- and the fear of post-war Baghdad -- has led tens of thousands of Iraqi refugees to the U.S. For one former interpreter to the U.S. military, the only way to stay was to join up.

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Threats

U.S. Pulls Staff from Consulate in Pakistan

Following the closing of nearly more than a dozen embassies, the U.S. pulls non-emergency staff from a consulate in Pakistan. By Defense One Staff

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Ideas

Beach Reads: Defense One’s Top Picks for your iPad

Can’t get the sequester out of your swim trunks? Here are some big ideas for your little iPad while you soak up the sun. By Defense One Staff

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Threats

Dunford Says 8,000 to 12,000 Troops May Be Needed Through 2017 in Afghanistan

The top ISAF commander says US. troops will be needed for many functions in Afghanistan past 2014, but it will be the Afghans doing the fighting – and dying. By Defense One Staff

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Business

Pentagon May Be Able To Reduce Furloughs to Just Six Days

The Defense Department says it might only have to furlough its civilian workforce for six days, rather than the planned 11 days. By Defense One Staff

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Science & Tech

Pentagon Compromises in Spectrum Fight

The Defense Department now says it can leave the spectrum without losing ‘critical DOD capabilities.'

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Threats

Intel Committee Approved Arms for Syrian Rebels

House panel had “reservations” but moved White House plan forward last week.

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Threats

An Opportunity for U.S.-Iran Engagement

Could the growing violence in Syria bring the U.S. and Iran together?

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