Defense
Northrop's Hill allies hit tanker RFP
Company officials have threatened to pull out of the competition amid concerns of favoritism.
Defense
Lawmakers criticize shipbuilding budget
Members of both parties call proposed fiscal 2011 funding insufficient to build the fleet needed.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Obama order resembles controversial Bush-era data-mining tool, security expert says
Memo issued in January to upgrade IT to integrate databases and correlate information after Christmas Day bombing attempt is similar to a 2002 DARPA project that attracted intense public opposition.
Defense
National labor leaders back AFGE in effort to organize screeners
Largest federal employee union is vying with NTEU for 40,000 potential new members.
Defense
Air Force will release tanker RFP on Wednesday
Pentagon officials have said they hope to award a contract this summer for the program, which is the service's top procurement priority.
Defense
Army resists immediate end to gay ban
In congressional testimony, officials recommended against a moratorium on discharging known homosexual service members until a review of "don't ask, don't tell" is completed.
Defense
Military services scale back their wish lists to Congress
High-priced goods are trimmed as military shows budget restraint.
Defense
Unmanned drone sought for Texas-Mexico border
Technology would help reduce criminal activity and curb border violence, Texas Democrat says.
Defense
AFGE seeks to represent screeners
Republicans say granting collective bargaining rights to TSA screeners could hurt national security.
Defense
Republican renews bid for multiyear F-18 deal
Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri says program's risks are worth cost savings.
Oversight
Challenges loom in expanded use of unmanned systems
Senior Air Force intelligence officer raises concerns about joint operations, airspace control.
Defense
Forward Observer: Weyand's Message
Vietnam general believed that the psychological support of the American people for hard-to-explain wars is far more important than troops, guns, bombers and tanks.
Defense
New Air Force program aims to groom civilian executives
Service will designate dozens of senior positions to serve as stepping stones to the SES.
Defense
Group claims repealing gay ban could hinder military readiness
Policy center believes overturning “don’t ask, don’t tell” could result in misconduct and tension among service members.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Cyber exercise aims to teach the good guys to think like the bad guys
The National Defense University’s Cybersecurity Challenge wants to educate professionals on how hackers think to better understand how to spot and stop penetration attacks.
Defense
Burning Question: Do DHS agents know where their guns are?
IG finds hundreds of weapons have gone missing -- some at bowling alleys and fast food joints.
Defense
General warns of unmanned aircraft 'infatuation'
Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula says certain missions, such as carrying nuclear weapons, would likely require a pilot.
Defense
Defense launches General Schedule training program
GS 101 is an online course designed to help employees transition from the Pentagon’s personnel system.
Defense
Inspector general faults TSA's internal controls
Agency failed to properly redact a public contract solicitation containing sensitive information before posting it online last year.
Defense