Defense
Army draws up $11 billion wish list to meet unfunded needs
List includes aircraft survivability equipment and more money to buy night-vision devices and to fix the service's truck fleet.
Defense
Army trims and stretches future combat program
Officials say they had to balance immediate needs with future goals, but stress commitment to modernization.
Defense
Defense officials share concerns on readiness of U.S.-based forces
Officials assure lawmakers the ongoing congressional debate over the Iraq war will not harm troop morale.
Defense
Budget signals troop surge expected to be short-lived
Supplemental request for fiscal 2008 covers costs for the number of troops deployed before announcement of new strategy.
Defense
Defense budget looks to modernize, sustain force
Base budget of $481.4 billion is slightly above average annual spending during the Reagan administration buildup of the 1980s.
Defense
Iraq surge plan may require more than double the troops Bush cited
President did not factor in the number of support personnel that would be needed, budget office analysis finds.
Defense
Rising Army, Marine Corps costs may trigger budget war
Recently announced plans to grow ground forces by 92,000 troops over five years could upset the interservice peace over budget shares.
Defense
Senator grills Army chief of staff nominee, saying he misled Congress
John McCain says nominee painted a "rosy scenario" of progress in Iraq and often set unattainable goals.
Defense
House Republicans call for greater military effort in space
Lawmakers write letter to President Bush arguing space systems are "integral to the daily execution” of nearly all military operations and exercises.
Defense
GAO: Guard may lack gear needed for domestic crises
State Guard leaders have said their units took their best equipment with them to Iraq, leaving a shortage of trucks, radios and other equipment.
Defense
Air Force prepares request for replacement refueling tankers
Lawmakers concerned that solicitation will be written in a way that favors Boeing Co., which made the existing fleet.
Defense
Air Force chief argues against diverting funds to Army
Official emphasizes that air superiority is crucial to protecting ground troops during vital overseas operations.
Defense
Push for civilian reserves echoes previous efforts
State Department tried last year to get $25 million to set up a civilian reserve unit for reconstruction work.
Defense
Chiefs voice concerns over readiness of U.S.-based forces
House member weighing legislative language that would effectively prevent less-than-ready units from being sent on combat missions overseas.
Defense
Officials move toward year-long requests for extra war funding
Risk is that the Pentagon may be unable to produce accurate estimates of how much it will need for the longer span.
Defense
Auditor faults Defense’s reliance on interagency contracts
Pentagon acquisition officials told inspectors they often made purchases through other agencies in part because it was faster.
Defense
Industry counts on Democrats to support Defense spending
Democrats will have to balance tough oversight with funding to meet emerging threats and to support troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Defense
Cash-strapped Army plans cuts to future combat program
Memo emphasized that cuts are budget-driven and not a result of poor contractor performance.
Defense
Anti-war member denied GOP leadership position on House panel
Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., has often sided with a handful of Republicans and most Democrats on the Iraq war.
Defense
Army hopes troop buildup won't rob modernization
Budget chief says service will be 'pretty forthright' about technology transformation needs.
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