Defense
Air Force might retire fewer B-52 bombers than planned
The service has wanted to retire about 40 percent of the aging fleet to reduce costs, but it may need more active bombers than anticipated.
Defense
TSA makes more modifications to screener pay system
Administrator says new pay-for-performance system has become “far too complicated.”
Defense
Contractor tests missile defense technology for civilian airliners
Northrop Grumman ready to produce onboard system, but the question is who will pay for it.
Defense
Federal grand jury in special Iraq IG probe hears more witnesses
Investigation remains focused on allegations that Stuart Bowen and his deputy illegally read staff's e-mails.
Defense
Navy chief warns against diversion of destroyer funds
Gary Roughead says using the Navy's DDG-1000 destroyer as a "cash cow" to pay for other ships will affect combat capabilities.
Defense
Airlines, Homeland Security tangle over fingerprint regulations
DHS could issue rule requiring airlines to take fingerprints of most foreigners leaving the U.S. via air as part of national security program.
Defense
Coast Guard seeks to identify staffing shortfalls, fill gaps
Service needs congressional authorization for requested organizational changes.
Defense
Judge advances anthrax vaccine refusal case
Pentagon must reconsider exonerating two military pilots discharged after resisting inoculations prior to FDA approval.
Defense
Armed services having trouble finding qualified recruits
Leaders say percentage of military aged Americans interested in armed services is the lowest on record.
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Passport system breach highlights shortcomings in agency privacy practices
House chairman seeks names of State Department contractors fired for inappropriately accessing presidential candidates’ files.
Defense
Navy must start asking Congress for more money, says analyst
The service has been mum on extra funding needs for shipbuilding; inaccurate cost estimates are undermining credibility with lawmakers.
Defense
On the sea and in the air, military bills come due
Air Force planes and Navy ships are reaching the end of their work lives, but current conflicts pinch new purchases.
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GAO: Major defense contracts cheaper to cancel than continue
Watchdog finds that even after termination costs are factored in, it’s generally less expensive to end an unneeded program than to keep paying for it.
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Oversight committee asks Defense for information on electrical systems contracts
Solider was killed when an improperly grounded electric water pump sent a current into water he was using while showering.
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Senator to consider pursuing bill to keep military equipment production in U.S.
Washington Democrat's comments came after hearing aerospace suppliers' complaints about the Air Force's controversial refueling tanker contract.
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General: Army reliance on National Guard won't diminish
A larger force will mean more time at home between overseas missions for all active and reserve combat units.
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Air Force to perform first supersonic flight using synthetic fuel blend
With oil prices rising, the service faces increasing pressure to find alternatives.
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Navy goal to build balanced, affordable fleet, chief says
The service is in the middle of an ambitious and costly plan to build a 313-ship fleet of modern aircraft carriers, destroyers, cruisers and other vessels.
Defense
Prospect of congressional interference in tanker contract sparks concern
Lawmakers could set a perilous precedent if they overturn Air Force decision, critics say.
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