Defense

Nation unprepared for cyber war, experts say

The United States is unprepared to defend itself against a serious cyber attack, according to a senior official at the National Security Agency.

Defense

Army, Air Force streamline leadership staffs

Defense

Treasury task force wages financial warfare against terrorists

Since Sept. 11, investigators with a special Treasury Department task force have quickly learned how to uncover the web of bank accounts, electronic funds transfers and covert money laundering operations that fund terrorist cells.

Defense

House, Senate negotiators finalize deal on base closings, pay raise

The armed forces will mothball more bases and thousands of U.S. troops will get a raise under a $343.3 billion defense authorization measure finalized Wednesday by key congressional negotiators.

Management

Congress reaches deal on military base closings

Congress will likely approve military base closings in 2005 and, for the first time, require that some Energy Department facilities be reviewed for shuttering, according to congressional and industry sources.