Defense
McKeon insists on hearing from the military on ‘don’t ask’
Presumptive House Armed Services chairman says he wants to hear from the chiefs of the military services and field commanders on repealing ban.
Defense
Texan expresses confidence he'll win Armed Services contest
The prospect of Silvestre Reyes becoming the top Democrat on military committee has created a complicated race for the ranking member position on Intelligence, the panel he currently chairs.
Defense
Gates warns against gambling on 'don't ask' repeal
Delaying a vote until after the lame duck session could mean the courts decide the issue, Defense secretary says.
Defense
WikiLeaks did 'significant damage' to diplomacy, State official says
State's assessment of disclosure of classified cables differs starkly from comments made by Defense secretary.
Defense
Panel urges OMB not to block F-35 alternate engine funding
The White House has made the second engine an example of government waste.
Defense
White House calls for review to stop leaks
The administration continues to deal with the fallout from the WikiLeaks disclosures.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: TSA seeks improved airport screening methods
Agency sought advanced technologies prior to concerns over full-body scans and pat-downs.
Defense
Army issues revised RFP for ground combat vehicle
Service expects to award contracts in April 2011 to develop new infantry vehicle.
Defense
Defense study bolsters case for ending ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Gates says Congress should act this year to repeal the ban on openly gay troops, to prevent the courts from abruptly making changes.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Countering WikiLeaks could stifle information sharing
Experts favor efforts to change behavior of would-be leakers rather than seeking new technical ways to protect secret government data .
Defense
White House bows to political realities on military pay
For fiscal 2011, the House-passed defense authorization bill includes a 1.9 percent pay raise for the military.
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From Nextgov.com: New leader of traumatic brain injury center brings combat experience to job
Navy Capt. Paul Hammer, psychiatrist , has served two tours in Iraq.
Defense
Ship capabilities in shallow waters will be critical, Navy chief says
Adm. Gary Roughead juggles fleet upgrades with pressure to streamline personnel and costs.
Defense
Officials ousted from tanker program for mishandling information
The two companies vying for the contract each received a one-page document intended for the other.
Defense
TSA chief sees airline security as his paramount concern
Pistole says enhanced physical pat-downs are necessary to ensure safety.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy taps career cyber forces expert for CIO job
Terry Halvorsen, former deputy commander of cyber forces, becomes new information chief Monday.
Defense
Navy watches clock on littoral ship plan
Adm. Gary Roughead says it could be a challenge to obtain congressional authorization to proceed by Dec. 14, when current contract proposals expire.
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EADS: Mistaken data release won’t scuttle tanker contest
Contractor is giving Pentagon benefit of the doubt that an advertent release of sensitive information to its rival won't disrupt competition.
Defense
Audit criticizes TSA screener training
IG recommends agency implement uniform training processes.
Defense