Defense

Defense bill tackles WikiLeaks-style insider threats

The White House had earlier concerns about the timetable for implementing a similar network monitoring program to flag unauthorized activity.

Defense

NRC chairman appears to weather attacks on his personality

Hearings divide lawmakers on whether tensions stem from differences over nuclear safety.

Defense

Senate passes Defense authorization bill, Obama to sign into law

The White House dropped its threat to veto the legislation over controversial detainee provisions.

Defense

U.S. formally ends Iraq war

Formal ceremony comes nearly nine years after invasion of the country aimed at toppling Saddam Hussein's dictatorship.

Defense

House passes Defense authorization bill; White House drops veto threat

Measure includes controversial provisions requiring military detention for some terrorism suspects.

Defense

Joint Chiefs chairman reflects on Iraq as U.S. rushes to exit

Martin Dempsey says for people like him, 'Iraq was the defining element of the last 20 years of our career.'

Defense

Lawmakers who back Joint Strike Fighter get more cash from contractors, report finds

Individuals working for the four top contractors focus contributions on House members in the JSF Caucus, watchdogs say.

Defense

Final Defense bill contains key contractor provisions

Executive pay cap and ban on forced disclosure of campaign gifts are likely to become law, after Obama withdraws veto threat.

Defense

Unions slam VA plan to track employees electronically

Ultrasound and infrared technology could locate people and objects equipped with wireless tags with an accuracy of 1 meter.

Defense

Air Force to lift hiring freeze

Despite this respite, ‘budget and funding issues are still fluid,’ official says.

Defense

Embattled nuclear agency chairman verbally abused female employees, colleague says

'Of all the issues of leadership before us, I have found this the most troubling," Commissioner William Magwood says in testimony about Gregory Jaczko.

Defense

In Fort Bragg, military families brace for economic 'perfect storm'

The decrease in defense funding and the housing bubble are creating an 'uneasy feeling.'

Defense

Congressman calls NRC an agency in crisis

Issa discusses the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on MSNBC.

Defense

Senate minority leader accuses Justice of misleading Congress

Republican lawmakers say Attorney General Eric Holder withheld key evidence about a sting operation that ended in the murder of a Border Patrol agent.

Defense

For top U.S. military officer, economy emerges as major concern

Commanders are increasingly worried about the health of the economies of key U.S. allies.

Defense

DHS details contract for second try at Southwest virtual fence

Vendors' offerings must include equipment able to withstand climate extremes.

Defense

Officials: Navigation system failure probable cause of drone crash

The unmanned aerial vehicle is one of fewer than 10 currently in operation, and its capture represents a major compromise in stealth technology.

Defense

Paul: Bush administration wrong to bomb Iraq

GOP presidential candidate argues Iraq should have been spared because it did not orchestrate the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Defense

Air Force will not inform families of landfill remains

Service says decision is in keeping with the families' wishes.

Defense

Army to slash thousands of civilian jobs in 2012

The cuts will affect 8,700 positions at 70 locations across 37 states, service says.