Defense
Decision nears on multiyear F/A-18 deal
Officials are analyzing whether an offer proposed in February by Boeing Co., the plane's maker, will achieve the necessary savings.
Defense
Senator releases budget resolution in advance of markup
Plan $4 billion cut to State Department budget and other international programs.
Defense
EADS to fly solo in bid for Air Force tanker deal
The Franco-German firm will compete against Boeing Co. for the $40 billion deal without help from a U.S. partner.
Defense
Senators blast border security efforts
Lawmakers suggest administration terminate a troubled, multibillion-dollar virtual fencing contract in favor of more physical fencing.
Defense
Experts suggest eight ways to fix the VA claims backlog
Recommendations include computerizing records, improving coordination with the Defense Department and better prioritizing cases.
Defense
Shifting focus, McCain talks tough on border security
Plan addresses violence linked to illegal border crossings, but not immigration.
Oversight
Senators subpoena agencies for Fort Hood shooting data
Summons sent to Defense and Justice after months of wrangling over access to investigation information.
Defense
Rivals team up for helicopter contract
Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky Aircraft join forces in competition to build president's fleet.
Defense
Forward Observer: Rational Defense
The country is spending more than $1 trillion a year on national defense despite fighting only two little wars against enemies with no ships, warplanes or tanks.
Defense
Defense shapes savvier shoppers
Acquisition university faces the challenge of training thousands of new procurement professionals.
Defense
Lawmakers ask FBI director to end abuses over records
House members want binding guidance barring improper use of exigent letters to obtain phone records.
Defense
Air Force seeks middle ground on disputed cargo plane moves
Under compromise proposal, Guard and Reserve units would loan the C-130 planes to active duty units, rather than hand them over permanently.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: McCain suggests using military tech on Mexico border
The Arizona senator describes drug cartels’ operations in the area as irregular warfare and says the rising violence justifies a military response , including the use of technology such as unmanned aerial vehicles.
Defense
Former NSA executive accused of leaking classified information
Indictment claims the official shared classified documents with a newspaper reporter and then tried to cover his tracks during an investigation.
Defense
Agencies seek to standardize pay and benefits for civilians overseas
Proposal would ensure employees abroad received at minimum the level of locality pay in Washington.
Defense
Lawmakers propose acquisition overhaul at Defense
Procurement and financial management personnel would see new rewards and consequences for performance.
Defense
Lawmakers question management, progress at blast injury treatment centers
Pentagon has lagged behind in creating medical centers of excellence; goals remain largely unmet.
Defense
Growing chorus calls for federalizing building security
Watchdog agency finds contract guards allowed fake guns, knives and explosives into government facilities.
Defense