Defense
House chairman accepts anti-torture provisions of Defense bill
Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., had expressed concern that language agreed to by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and the White House might hinder intelligence-gathering capabilities.
Defense
Conferees keep Navy destroyer program at two shipyards
Navy has backed "winner-take-all" strategy that would force shipyards to compete for contract.
Defense
Army poised to cut guard troops to protect core program
Cuts could affect 10,500 troops and save $154 in annual payroll costs, but are likely to generate significant political opposition.
Defense
Ohio lawmakers to military: Good year to seek second tire supplier
Senators ask Army to consider second supplier for Stryker combat vehicle; arrangement would benefit Ohio-based Goodyear.
Defense
California lawmakers urge Air Force to bolster C-17 production
Defense Department study is expected to recommend purchasing only 180 of the cargo planes, meaning sprawling production lines could be shut down in 2008.
Defense
House chairman seeks to speed talks on Defense bill
Authorization bill approves military personnel accounts, including bonuses that would expire before Congress returns in January.
Defense
Politics might trump massive Defense review
Pentagon leaders need to lay groundwork to build support on Capitol Hill for Quadrennial Defense Review proposals, analysts say.
Defense
Talks on finalizing Defense spending bill put off
Appropriators have not set meeting to craft final conference report, leaving funding issues unresolved nearly two months into new fiscal year.
Defense
House passes military construction bill after deal is struck
Bill provides $82.6 billion for veterans’ health care, military construction, housing and related agencies.
Defense
Pentagon begins military buildup on Guam
With China looming as a potential adversary, westernmost U.S. territory is attractive launching pad for Pacific operations.
Defense
Senate orders administration to provide Iraq progress reports
Republican-backed amendment steps up congressional oversight of military's progress in Iraq.
Defense
Accounting improvements underway at Pentagon
Officials cite progress but say four or more years are needed to resolve lingering financial issues
Defense
Pentagon says urgent action needed on defense spending bill
Dec. 1 military pay day could all be jeopardized if lawmakers cannot agree on fiscal 2006 spending levels before Thanksgiving break.
Defense
Marine Corps leader comfortable with troop levels
More money needed for equipment repairs and overhauls, commandant says.
Defense
Maine senators want Pentagon to donate shuttered bases
Measure would require Pentagon to first offer property to local communities before seeking private developers.
Defense
Panel grills officials over soaring weapons systems costs
Overruns and schedule delays in shipbuilding, aircraft and military space programs of particular concern to lawmakers.
News
NASA chief gives funding priority to new space vehicle
Lawmakers concerned that attention to expeditionary vehicle will come at expense of other research, technology programs.
Defense
Bush seeks funding for shipyards damaged by Katrina
Hurricane aid request includes $2 billion for ship repairs.
Defense
Shipbuilders hope new Navy chief will resist budget cuts
December 2004 document had recommended cutting aircraft carrier fleet and slashing purchases of DD(X) destroyer.
Defense
Military braces for billions in budget cuts
Pentagon and lawmakers likely to be at odds over reductions for pet programs.
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