SPECIAL REPORT

The Defense Budget

The 2013 Defense Department budget request will emphasize cost-cutting, according to projections.

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SPECIAL REPORT

Budget debate pits military retiree interests against those in active duty, analysts warn

February 8 Personnel costs are the '600-pound gorilla,' CSBA president says.

Joint Chiefs chairman pushes BRAC

February 2 Dempsey says some Defense savings must come from infrastructure.

Defense budget plan cracks down on pay hikes

January 26 Both military and civilian raises would be limited under strategy for cutting $487 billion over 10 years.

'Premature' to use military force against Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says

January 26 Dempsey says the U.S. remains committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Defense spending panel says sequestration wouldn't be disastrous

January 26 Pentagon might become ‘a health care company’ if personnel costs aren’t kept in check, expert at the Center for American Progress cautions.

Dempsey says new Pentagon budget will balance past lessons, future threats

January 26 The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will join the Defense Secretary on Thursday afternoon to announce plan details.

Report: Military realignment to emphasize drones and special forces

January 26 Plan cuts back on conventional forces.