Defense
Panel nixes Bradley, Abrams funds transfer
Efforts to take money from the ground-vehicle programs are "premature," Armed Services leaders say.
Oversight
Friends, family mourn Stevens
Colleagues on both sides of the aisle praise the former Republican senator for being forthright and for his tireless advocacy on behalf of Alaska.
Defense
GOP senator’s heated objection delays defense policy bill
McCain says Democrats are using the authorization measure to advance a “social agenda.”
Defense
Panel rejects bid to divert funds for Bradley upgrades
House Armed Services Committee leaders say the proposed transfer is premature.
Defense
Officials weigh restructuring of post-war Marine Corps
Strategy is likely to reflect the force's naval roots, and its need to again be lighter and expeditionary.
Defense
Defense industry's lobbying expenditures jump 7 percent in 2010
Increase coincides with Pentagon warnings of fiscal belt tightening.
Defense
Appropriators add funds for second F-35 engine
The White House has threatened to veto any defense bill that includes funding for the engine.
Defense
Troubles loom for some military pay
All three military services signaled during hearing that they would have to furlough civilians in the coming weeks if Congress doesn't pass supplemental soon.
Defense
Boeing ally not expected to seek funds for more C-17s
Sources say Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Wash., is preparing a Defense spending bill that will exclude funding for high-profile weapons programs.
Defense
Departing Iraq commander bemoans budget cut
Four-star general says money is critical to making Iraq capable of defending itself after all U.S. combat forces leave.
Defense
Officials urge Hill to stop adding more C-17s to fleet
Additional cargo planes could hinder the Pentagon's five-year effort to trim more than $100 billion in unnecessary costs, witnesses tell lawmakers.
Defense
Pentagon prepares funding contingencies
Plan will come into play if Congress does not pass the wartime supplemental spending bill by August recess.
Defense
Boeing meets deadline for tanker bids
Company boasted that its tanker would be more cost-effective to own and operate than the one offered by rival EADS North America.
Defense
EADS submits its tanker bid
The Pentagon is expected to award the contract, worth as much as $40 billion, by Nov. 12.
Defense
Pentagon cost-cutting efforts touch on procurement
Defense officials are aiming for 2-3 percent savings annually through more efficient purchasing.
Defense
Petraeus: Deadline puts pressure on Afghans
General says July 2011 date will send a "message of urgency," but emphasizes the United States will withdraw troops responsibly.
Defense
Senator to quiz Petraeus on Afghan security
Armed Services Committee chairman will question nominee on plans to expand the presence of Afghan national security forces in Kandahar.
Defense
Gates: No one but Petraeus could step in
There was only one general officer poised to take over quickly and help troops in Afghanistan maintain their focus, according to the Defense secretary.
Defense
Obama accepts McChrystal's resignation
Gen. David Petraeus is president's choice to replace McChrystal as top commander in Afghanistan.
Defense
Tough choices confront defense budget cutters
The Pentagon is looking for $100 billion in savings over five years, but it might not be as easy to find fat as it appears, analysts say.
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