Defense
Northrop, EADS win Air Force tanker deal in upset
Boeing, which has been supplying refueling tankers for nearly 50 years, had been expected to win the deal.
Defense
Agencies join forces to expedite supplies to troops
Partnership between Defense and General Services Administration aims to save money, time.
Defense
Panel witnesses press for GAO audits of intelligence agencies
Scope and complexity of agencies have grown enormously since 9/11.
Defense
House panel OKs tech funds to protect borders
Bill backing development of new technology for border patrol and maritime security draws rare bipartisan support.
Defense
Guard expects recruiting funds to run out in April
Service relies heavily on supplemental appropriations to pay for recruiting and retention needs.
Defense
DHS gives itself a ‘C’ for cybersecurity
OMB hints at new metrics for assessing agencies' vulnerability to computer attacks.
Defense
High energy demands are compromising military operations, science board finds
Dependence on ‘fragile’ electric grid jeopardizes homeland defense, critical infrastructure.
Defense
Appropriators skewer Army over contracting abuse
Senators also question officials on recruiting, care for soldiers and families.
Defense
Air Force: More troops needed, despite planned cuts
Service officials submitted a list of 2009 budget needs including $385 million for additional forces.
Defense
Lawmakers question effectiveness of ‘virtual fence’ on southwestern border
New plans for the Homeland Security’s border security effort extend deployment timeline to 2011.
Defense
House panel probes quality of Army recruits
Lawmakers say administration's reliance on supplemental funding makes recruiting more difficult.
Defense
Senate Armed Services chairman: Army funding requests might fall short
Army officials say they need $260 billion to $270 billion annually through fiscal 2011 to pay war bills.
Defense
House panel urges faster deportation of jailed illegal immigrants
ICE chief says agency is charging more imprisoned immigrants with deportable offenses.
Defense
Administration budget shortchanges ‘urgent’ security needs, Lieberman says
Senate Homeland Security chairman wants more money for state and local communities, new DHS headquarters.
Defense
Officials plan to raise fines for hiring illegal immigrants
The minimum penalty for knowingly employing an undocumented worker will increase from $275 to $375.
Defense
Military services launch projects to beef up data sharing and security
Officials at IT conference detail plans to consolidate information networks for the Navy, Air Force and Army.
Defense
Bush targets contract oversight provisions
President declares he might not implement certain measures included in 2008 Defense authorization bill.
Defense
Big-ticket items will crowd Senate's pre-Easter schedule
Legislature to address Iraq war, fiscal 2009 budget resolution and mortgage reform.
Defense