Defense

Rumsfeld makes space operations a priority at Defense

In his first major decision on revamping the military forces, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld on Tuesday announced far-reaching changes to military space programs and gave the Air Force responsibility for all space operations within the Defense Department.

Management

Army seeks more information on contractor workforce

A new project is providing unprecedented information on how Army contractors do their business with the department.

Defense

New Army vehicle clears legal hurdle

Defense

Senate Committee plans review of procurement reform

In a sign that procurement reform may soon receive more congressional scrutiny, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee last week called on the General Accounting Office to investigate the fees agencies charge on multiple-agency contracts and separately, the needs of the government’s acquisition workforce.

Defense

Military recruiting improving, but remains fragile

Military leaders are cautiously optimistic about the services’ improving ability to recruit and retain adequate numbers of troops, but they warn that it’s far too soon to claim victory in the ongoing battle to sustain the all-volunteer force.