Defense
Coast Guard is pressed to meet security demands, GAO says
Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen acknowledges "significant challenges" related to aging assets.
Defense
Chertoff celebrates DHS anniversary with defense of virtual fence
Border control efforts won't be delayed by three years, he says.
Defense
Navy develops two-way radio communication for submerged submarines
System provides first-time ability to fully integrate vessels under water into strike group operations.
Defense
Panel grills DHS secretary on immigration enforcement
Lawmakers tell Chertoff they're unsatisfied with everything from building fencing along the southwest border to how the department treats detainees.
Defense
Defense officials still concerned about data lost in 2007 network attack
“We don’t know when they’ll use the information they stole,” Pentagon CIO says.
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Coast Guard is failing to invest adequately in shore facilities, audit finds
Crumbling infrastructure increasingly jeopardizes operations.
Defense
Air Force defends tanker contract
Officials say contract does not violate Buy America regulations.
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Commander urges production of new nuclear warheads
Bipartisan opposition in Congress has blocked President Bush's proposed funding for weapons and new production facilities.
Defense
Former commander in Iraq provides post-surge assessment
U.S. focus needs to shift from guns to butter, says military official.
Defense
Homeland security chief says China, other countries block deportations
Chertoff wants to work with Congress on a bill placing sanctions on countries that refuse to take back citizens who are in the U.S. illegally.
Defense
Central Command fields queries on troop levels from Senate Armed Services Committee
Lawmakers concerned over what they view as a deteriorating military and political situation in Afghanistan.
Defense
Defense kicks off satellite communications contract
Wide range of large and small businesses expected to compete to provide additional bandwidth to the military services.
Defense
More records behind no-bid contract sought by House committee
Oversight committee continues to probe $39 million no-bid contract Homeland Security awarded for electricity grid in New York City.
Defense
Speaker calls for review of Air Force tanker contract
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., joined an increasing number of lawmakers expressing concern over contract.
Defense
Pentagon: Cyberattacks appear to come from China
Intrusions are consistent with Chinese government policy, Pentagon says.
Defense
Clinton supports bill to ban use of State Department private security contractors
Democratic presidential hopeful wants diplomatic security in Iraq and Afghanistan handled by federal personnel.
Defense
Congressman weighs options to undo refueling tanker contract
California Republican may use fiscal 2009 defense authorization bill to overturn Air Force decision to award multi-billion contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS.
Defense
Federal coordinator for Gulf Coast recovery to step down
Donald Powell pushed for accountability and efficiency in rebuilding effort.
Defense
Users continue to compromise federal computer networks, says tech community
Survey results predict significant growth in identity management to combat security weaknesses.
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