Defense
Pentagon expected to offer few changes in fiscal 2009 budget plan
Officials say programs falling under the umbrella of military transformation will continue to dominate the procurement budget.
Oversight
Democrats consider response in Defense authorization showdown
At issue is whether or not the House can vote to override what the White House characterizes as a pocket veto of the legislation.
Defense
Air Force may delay contract award for refueling tankers
Contract for 179 planes to replace the Air Force's aging KC-135 tanker fleet is worth $40 billion.
Defense
GAO says cost of Army's 'modular' conversion will climb
Restructuring combat brigades will exceed most recent estimate of $52.5 billion.
Defense
Congress quietly revises 'Buy America' rule for Defense materials
Restrictions stipulating domestic metal for defense hardware are eased from 2008 defense authorization bill.
Defense
Conference bill strengthens role of National Guard chief
Measure would make the chief a "principal advisor" to the Defense secretary on non-federal National Guard forces.
Defense
Furlough threat hangs above Defense employees
Move is part of the Pentagon's widespread public campaign to prod Congress to appropriate money for combat operations.
Defense
Marine Corps continues building Special Operations Command force
Commander says he has roughly 65 percent of his force in place, with plans to fill all 2,600 positions by next year.
Defense
Funding boost to help Navy deploy missile defenses
Sea-based missile defense program will allow the military to install defensive systems on all 18 planned ships six months earlier than planned.
Defense
Army says latest funding cut will delay transformation
Secretary testifies that a cut could slow development of several FCS ground vehicles and other new systems.
Defense
Army threatens to furlough thousands of civilian employees
Secretary warns that current war funds will only last until February.
Defense
Congress backs funds to keep Guard troops on border
Money is $89 million less than the National Guard chief has said is needed to keep the operation running until July.
Defense
IG to audit Iraqi security forces
Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., seeks review of how many trained Iraqi personnel are actually serving in the nation's security forces.
News
Marines present armor upgrade plan for fighting vehicle
Officials say an insert could be designed to give the amphibious vehicle nearly as much protection on land as the best Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles in Iraq.
Defense
Conferees agree to boost funding for Navy shipbuilding
Army modernization program, however, would see $200 million trimmed as a compromise between House and Senate versions of the Defense appropriations bill.
Defense
Nuclear power rule for future Navy ships divides Hill negotiators
House language would require nuclear power for all major vessels, including destroyers and cruisers; opponents question whether that’s feasible.
Defense
Defense remains concerned C-5 aircraft costs may still rise
Contractor has offered to deliver final 108 aircraft for a fixed price, but Air Force officials remain concerned about unanticipated costs the proposal would not cover.
Defense
Conferees split over language on aerial refueling services
Official says Air Force supports running a study on leasing commercial services, provided there’s no pressure to act before the concept has been fully vetted.
Defense
Lawmaker chides Air Force for fixation on budget woes
Secretary and chief of staff spent much of a hearing on strategy expressing concern about budget shortfalls and restrictions on retiring the service’s oldest aircraft.
Defense
Marines weigh redesign of expeditionary fighting vehicle
The vehicle has a flat bottom similar to the military's Humvees, which have been vulnerable to improvised explosive devices despite efforts to add armor.
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