Defense
Congress to tackle Defense procurement reform next week
Proposed legislation would establish regulations and oversight mechanisms to rein in ballooning acquisition costs.
Defense
Petraeus says no permanent bases planned in Afghanistan
The administration's $83.4 billion wartime supplemental spending request includes $867 million for military construction projects in Afghanistan.
Defense
Loyal F-22 booster undeterred by weakened campaign
Sen. Saxby Chambliss continues fighting for 60 additional planes even though the aircraft's manufacturer and other supporters have backed down.
Defense
Key Senate appropriator weighs two tanker suppliers
Proposal to split the lucrative Air Force contract still is on the table, despite Defense secretary's opposition.
Defense
Commander agrees with decision to delay new bomber
Holding off until the Pentagon finishes negotiating changes to the 1992 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty makes sense, officer says.
Defense
Defense chief to tap Army modernization funds for new vehicle program
Gates will request "substantial money" for the program as part of the fiscal 2010 budget.
Defense
Gates warns against big cuts in future spending
Defense chief says Pentagon needs annual budgets that allow the military to battle a range of threats.
Defense
White House requests $83.4 billion in supplemental spending
Military's portion of the request totals $75.8 billion.
Defense
Budget plan likely to renew fierce battle over presidential helicopter
Any new competition for the chopper contract would almost certainly trigger a fight between the New York and Connecticut congressional delegations.
Defense
Gates urges legislators to shelve parochial interests
Defense chief says he has been disheartened by a lack of budget discipline.
Defense
Defense secretary weighs fate of Future Combat Systems
The most expensive and far-reaching technological endeavor in the Army's history faces budget cuts, possible cancellation.
Defense
Senator says Defense chief will reveal budget cuts ahead of Obama
Gates canceled plans to attend the NATO 60th anniversary summit in France so he could stay in Washington to wrap up work on the fiscal 2010 budget.
Defense
Lawmaker says future combat systems not affordable
Congressman pledges to work with the Army to come up with a more disciplined approach to its modernization program.
Defense
Army pulls out of hearing on Future Combat Systems program
Agency spokesman says focus of hearing is too closely aligned with ongoing "predecisional" budget and acquisition discussions within Defense.
Defense
General says budget will favor versatile missile defenses
Vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says financial pressures demand that the Defense Department buy systems adaptable to unexpected threats.
Defense
Obama administration to submit war funding request next week
Defense comptroller says the department needs the money by Memorial Day "to avoid funding problems and to maintain continuity of operations for the troops."
Defense
Northrop Grumman willing to divide tanker contract with Boeing
Company has released an internal analysis that says buying two different aircraft could save $10.2 billion over 17 years.
Oversight
Obama charts path on food safety
President announces interagency working group and says funds will go toward increasing the number of food inspectors.
Oversight
Appropriator wants to use war supplemental to pay for new tanker fleet
Congress already has approved $66 billion in emergency spending this year.
Defense