Defense
Initial probe finds panel free of improper Cunningham dealings
Investigators will review all of Cunningham's contacts with the House Armed Services Committee over nearly 15 years in Congress.
Defense
Panel approves $3.8 billion increase for military equipment and programs
At markup of fiscal 2007 Defense authorization bill, some high-profile procurement programs targeted for cuts.
Defense
Lawmaker plans to gut TRICARE fee-hike proposal
Pentagon officials say fee increases would save $735 million in fiscal 2007 and $11 billion over the next five years.
Defense
Air Force launches latest effort to replace aging tankers
Document signals agency is exploring a range of options, from purchases of new and used commercial aircraft, to leasing services.
Defense
Unmanned subs would revolutionize warfare, analyst says
Development of advanced unmanned subs would give the Navy the world’s premier maritime fleet, according to the analyst.
Defense
Lawmaker widens probe of Cunningham contacts
House Armed Services Committee chairman asks staff to retrieve all relevant documents and communications dating back to 1991.
Defense
Bill to limit Tricare fee hikes gains support in Senate
Pentagon has defended plan to increase fees for some military retirees; premiums have not been raised in 11 years.
Defense
Key legislator decries Pentagon budget crunch
House member suggests another base-closure round as one way of remedying the problem.
Defense
Navy works to stall submarine deal with Taiwan
Agency supports deal publicly, but said to have set up barriers to make the submarines economically unattractive to Taiwan.
Defense
GAO finds poor management puts Army program at risk
Costs for Future Combat Systems program -- initially estimated at $92 billion -- could reach $200 billion.
Defense
House panel probes Defense bills for taint of scandal
Committee is looking at three Defense authorization bills to ensure Cunningham didn’t exercise improper influence.
Defense
Lawmakers criticize Navy plans to shrink submarine fleet
House members question the security and workforce implications of a plan to reduce the fleet to as few as 40 boats.
Defense
House panel to seek changes in Pentagon procurement
Previous attempts at reform, lawmakers say, have not stemmed rising costs and schedule delays.
News
Lawmakers consider seeking review of plans for Tricare fee hike
Key House member acknowledges rising costs, but says he is concerned that increase would be a burden on retirees.
Defense
Senator decries agency coordination in Iraq, Afghanistan
Key legislator requests report outlining plans to implement a presidential directive on management of interagency reconstruction, stabilization efforts.
Defense
British demand better access to fighter jet program
The Pentagon recently decided to make a U.S. company the sole engine developer for the jet, a move feared to drive up costs and cause delays.
Defense
Legislators prepare bill to thwart proposed Tricare fee hike
Measure would require Pentagon to seek congressional consent before adjusting healthcare fees.
Defense
GOP senators seek $531 million addition to wartime supplemental bill
Extra money would go toward upgrades for Army’s armored vehicle fleet.
Defense
Military says training, gear needed for future disasters
Chief of National Guard Bureau says more money also is needed to improve interagency training between the Homeland Security and Defense departments.
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