http://www.govexec.comen-usTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/navy-secretary-announces-special-review-team-for-contracts/33757/Move comes in the wake of a bribery and kickback scandal.Otto KreisherTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/navy-secretary-announces-special-review-team-for-contracts/33757/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/united-states-has-to-look-to-others-for-help-in-space/33346/Military must work with the commercial sector, other government agencies and other nations to acquire necessary security assets, officials say.Otto KreisherThu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/united-states-has-to-look-to-others-for-help-in-space/33346/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/air-force-chief-tells-industry-to-brace-for-budget-cuts/33281/Gen. Norton Schwartz says emerging budget crunch means contractors must produce and deliver on time.Otto KreisherThu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/air-force-chief-tells-industry-to-brace-for-budget-cuts/33281/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/air-force-general-aging-tankers-wasting-fuel/33264/Service needed new tankers 'yesterday' to boost efficiency, leader of the U.S. Transportation Command says.Otto KreisherTue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/air-force-general-aging-tankers-wasting-fuel/33264/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/demand-for-unmanned-systems-meeting-new-fiscal-reality/33243/Officials are asking suppliers to reduce the cost burden on the military.Otto KreisherFri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/02/demand-for-unmanned-systems-meeting-new-fiscal-reality/33243/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/navy-admiral-urges-diligence-in-fight-against-pirates/33172/Official says problem should be addressed with the same rigor as counterterrorism efforts.Otto KreisherThu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/navy-admiral-urges-diligence-in-fight-against-pirates/33172/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/seapower-subcommittee-chair-pushes-for-more-defense-spending/33086/Lawmakers have a constitutional responsibility to fund the Pentagon properly, Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., argues.Otto KreisherThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/seapower-subcommittee-chair-pushes-for-more-defense-spending/33086/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/marine-general-sees-some-good-in-gates-reductions/33094/Commandant notes cancellation of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle could make way for development of a better and more affordable amphibious assault vehicle.Otto KreisherThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/01/marine-general-sees-some-good-in-gates-reductions/33094/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/12/northrop-sees-rising-demand-for-global-hawks/32902/The company is working closely with Air Force officials on addressing the concerns of Pentagon and Air Force acquisition executives over the growing cost of the program.Otto KreisherWed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/12/northrop-sees-rising-demand-for-global-hawks/32902/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/army-touts-off-the-shelf-helicopter-purchases/32606/Official says government is benefiting significantly from adoption of a commercially developed aircraft.Otto KreisherTue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/army-touts-off-the-shelf-helicopter-purchases/32606/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/gi-bill-sagging-economy-boost-military-recruiting/32535/Defense personnel official says armed services met their fiscal 2010 goals of recruiting a total of 165,291 new active-duty service members.Otto KreisherWed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/gi-bill-sagging-economy-boost-military-recruiting/32535/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/military-space-programs-at-risk-experts-say/32431/Panelists warn that the soaring cost and prolonged development time for new satellites have left nation vulnerable.Otto KreisherTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/military-space-programs-at-risk-experts-say/32431/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/pentagon-official-seeks-support-for-contracting-initiatives/32346/Possible consequences of not acting include broken or canceled programs and market uncertainty, acquisition executive says.Otto KreisherThu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/pentagon-official-seeks-support-for-contracting-initiatives/32346/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/industry-chief-welcomes-defense-acquisition-reforms/32341/Aerospace Industry Association president says proposals align closely with many of the recommendations the private sector gave the Pentagon.Otto KreisherWed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/industry-chief-welcomes-defense-acquisition-reforms/32341/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/nuclear-program-has-air-force-both-worried-and-hopeful/32327/Administration's fiscal 2011 budget request includes a substantial funding increase to upgrade nuclear weapons facilities and modernize and sustain the weapons stockpile.Otto KreisherTue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/nuclear-program-has-air-force-both-worried-and-hopeful/32327/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/eads-says-tankers-flight-test-should-help-contract-bid/32331/Statement is the latest in a prolonged campaign of advertisements, news releases and public statements by two global competitors for what could be a $50 billion deal.Otto KreisherTue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/eads-says-tankers-flight-test-should-help-contract-bid/32331/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/air-force-secretary-make-hard-choices-now/32319/Michael Donley advises service leaders not to get "over-extended" in programs they cannot afford.Otto KreisherMon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/air-force-secretary-make-hard-choices-now/32319/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/commander-cites-concern-over-aging-f-16s/32306/The Air National Guard flies the oldest of the fighter jets, with an average age of more than 21 years.Otto KreisherThu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/commander-cites-concern-over-aging-f-16s/32306/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/nato-chief-affirms-afghan-transition-plan/32288/But the secretary general insists that the pace of transition be based on security conditions on the ground.Otto KreisherTue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/09/nato-chief-affirms-afghan-transition-plan/32288/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/08/military-plans-to-test-new-helicopter-alert-threat-system/32190/The Pentagon is about to deploy a experimental system intended to help helicopters evade deadly small-arms fire.Otto KreisherThu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/08/military-plans-to-test-new-helicopter-alert-threat-system/32190/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/07/senate-panel-approves-35b-energy-water-spending-bill/31964/Proposal is less than president's request but more than $200 million above figure approved last week by a House subcommittee.Otto KreisherWed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/07/senate-panel-approves-35b-energy-water-spending-bill/31964/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/07/house-panel-oks-1917b-military-construction-bill/31915/Plan includes $50.6 billion in advanced fiscal 2012 funding for key VA health care programs.Otto KreisherWed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/07/house-panel-oks-1917b-military-construction-bill/31915/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/07/rolls-royce-defends-its-f-35-engine/31873/Obama administration is threatening to veto alternate engine program.Otto KreisherWed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/07/rolls-royce-defends-its-f-35-engine/31873/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/07/panel-agrees-to-withhold-39b-in-aid-to-afghanistan/31837/The assistance funds are blocked until the panel can hold hearings into the alleged corruption.Otto KreisherThu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/07/panel-agrees-to-withhold-39b-in-aid-to-afghanistan/31837/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/06/panel-oks-commerce-justice-and-science-bill-takes-no-stand-on-moon-missions/31826/Legislation would provide the $19 billion that Obama requested for NASA, but would withhold funding on the manned space program.Otto KreisherWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/06/panel-oks-commerce-justice-and-science-bill-takes-no-stand-on-moon-missions/31826/Oversight