Defense
Air Force’s stealth bomber plans called unrealistic
Service’s commitment is questionable and development costs appear prohibitive, independent assessment concludes.
Defense
Poor management continues to plague Homeland Security, IG reports
Lack of a unified IT infrastructure said to prevent the department from operating effectively.
Defense
Lawmakers, Chertoff press for border funding
Homeland Security Department chief says he will request $12 billion for border security.
Defense
DHS chief eases enforcement of new border crossing rules
Agents will give travelers without the correct documents a warning, still allowing them into the country without delay.
Defense
Military officers say recruiting goals are being met
Army official acknowledges that service fell short of Pentagon standards for high school graduates.
Defense
VA urged to use advanced technology to cut backlog of benefit claims
Lawmaker suggests Veterans Benefits Administration turn to artificial intelligence tools.
Defense
Let soldiers blog, post YouTube videos, general says
Military should get its message out before jihadists do, says Army Lt. Gen. William Caldwell.
Defense
Federal post-disaster housing programs come under fire
Lawmakers blast FEMA and CDC for slow response to health problems posed by 'toxic trailers' used in Katrina aftermath.
Defense
Lockheed-Boeing bomber partnership draws interest
Air Force chief calls next-generation bomber one of his top priorities.
Defense
Bush signs bill that sends unions back to bargaining table at Defense
Legislation restores collective bargaining and appeal rights for employees under the new Pentagon personnel system.
Defense
Bush signs revised defense bill after concerns addressed about Iraq
Measure authorizes 3.5 percent pay raise for military service members.
Defense
Forward Observer: Chief Concerns
With political uncertainty, the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will be under the gun in 2008.
Defense
Observers take critical look at Defense organization
Conference participants same time may be ripe to rethink 1986 Goldwater-Nichols reorganization act.
Defense
Homeland Security to boost staffing at 'fusion centers'
Employees will coordinate with local law enforcement and public health workers across the country.
Defense
IG: Energy Department vulnerable to cyberattacks
Department experienced 132 breaches in 2006 severe enough to notify law enforcement.
Defense
Defense bill includes chief management officer for Pentagon
Bill also requires the appointment of a Senate-confirmed deputy chief management officer to oversee the Business Transformation Agency.
Defense
Former top general in Afghanistan urges shift in U.S. effort
American forces should be sent to the southern part of country, where security situation has deteriorated, argues retired Army Gen. David Barno.
Defense
Army growth plans may exceed cost estimate
GAO urges Pentagon to provide Congress with more thorough information on plan to boost ranks by 75,000 troops.
Defense