Defense
Seapower chairman to revise cost cap for littoral ships
Mississippi Democrat wants to take government costs out of the $460 million ceiling.
Defense
Panels back larger Army, more funds for special operations
A military pay raise of 3.4 percent, slightly higher than the president's proposal, moves forward.
Defense
Senator voices concern over proposed weapons program cuts
Key appropriator says lack of funding could hurt ability to deter enemies.
Defense
Lawmaker wants cap on littoral ship costs enforced
Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., has long been frustrated with cost increases in the Navy program.
Defense
Democrats delay conference on supplemental
Liberal Democrats say they would oppose the bill if it includes a provision allowing Defense to withhold prisoner photographs.
Defense
Scramble begins for top GOP post on Armed Services Committee
At least three lawmakers have expressed interest in the ranking member spot Rep. John McHugh will vacate if he is confirmed as the Army secretary.
Defense
Obama taps GOP's McHugh to lead Army
The New York lawmaker has reached across the aisle, most recently on a defense acquisition reform bill that won unanimous congressional support.
Defense
Army to pursue several modernization programs
Pentagon acquisition chief is expected to sign a memo formally killing the vehicle portion of the Future Combat Systems program and separating the project into discrete pieces.
Defense
Pentagon may build two different presidential helicopters
One would be for routine trips and the other, for emergency situations.
Defense
Conferees reach deal on Defense acquisition reform bill
Agreement creates positions within the Pentagon, including a director for developmental test and evaluation and a director for systems engineering.
Defense
Air Force submits smaller wish list
The modest request indicates that the services are heeding Defense secretary's calls to end the military's backdoor lobbying of Congress to secure money for items not included in the budget.
Defense
Air Force wants accelerated production of strike fighters
Chief of staff says it is "imperative" that the service buy at least 80 F-35s a year -- and as many as 110 annually -- as soon as possible.
Defense
House passes supplemental war spending bill
Senate is expected to consider the measure on Tuesday and the goal is to complete conference negotiations before the Memorial Day recess.
Defense
Gates says next-generation bomber might fly without pilot
Top Pentagon officials are emphasizing that the future of aviation rests largely in unmanned aerial vehicle-technology that has been used increasingly in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Oversight
Senator wants supplemental without aircraft add-ons
Inouye says such funding should be included in the regular appropriations process.
Defense
Army chief to shift new vehicle program into high gear
The vehicles would replace the vehicle portion of the Future Combat Systems program.
Defense
Pentagon details cuts in 'reform' budget
Reductions and cancellations are aimed at focusing Pentagon spending capabilities needed for current combat operations.
Defense
Senate plans to take up Defense procurement reform
Critics say the legislation has too many loopholes and does not require enough oversight.
Defense
Former Pentagon officials offer advice on acquisition reform
Procurement veterans agree the Defense Department must rebuild its workforce of experienced contracting professionals.
Defense
Commandant argues for new Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle
Marine Corps chief James Conway says the military needs the capability provided by the vehicle.
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