Defense
Report questions cost effectiveness of space weapons
Space-based missile defense system simply could be overwhelmed with decoys or ballistic missile attacks.
Defense
Senator seeks details on Halloween party at DHS agency
Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she is withholding judgment whether to support ICE chief Myers' re-nomination.
Defense
Congress backs funds to keep Guard troops on border
Money is $89 million less than the National Guard chief has said is needed to keep the operation running until July.
Defense
GOP decries loss of border security funds in Defense bill
Lawmakers pledge to explore procedural tactics to restore $3 billion provision that would cover completion of fence, 300 vehicle barriers.
Defense
Report seeks ‘smart power’ overhaul of federal operations
Think tank urges restructuring of civilian agencies to better promote U.S. interests abroad.
Defense
Experts urge assault against terrorists' Web efforts
Challenges include monitoring activities of suspects and exploiting online weaknesses of terrorist groups.
Defense
Chertoff vows to improve screening at border crossings
Beginning in January, Homeland Security will require U.S. and Canadian travelers to present identification on entrance at land crossings.
Defense
House, Senate negotiators seal deal on Defense spending measure
Conference report includes continuing resolution providing stopgap funding for all other federal agencies through Dec. 14.
Defense
Pentagon honors leaders of disabled veterans contracting program
Award winners include eight businesses, six Defense acquisition officials and five prime contractors.
Defense
Video: A Feel For Numbers
A video report on the uses -- and abuses -- of data in the fight against terrorism.
Defense
Democrats considering Iraq 'bridge fund' with conditions
Leaders consider putting measure on schedule this week to give the Senate time to consider it before Thanksgiving recess.
Tech
Travel groups want international visitor-tracking tool upgraded
System currently in place only at Houston International and Washington Dulles International airports.
Defense
IG to audit Iraqi security forces
Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., seeks review of how many trained Iraqi personnel are actually serving in the nation's security forces.
Defense
DHS touts success in senior-level hiring
Amid criticism from lawmakers, Homeland Security met all its hiring targets for fiscal 2007, the agency’s top personnel official says.
Defense
Forward Observer: Knights Among Us
The military's Explosive Ordnance Disposal volunteers go about their mission with a great sense of purpose, while Washington falters.
Defense
Partisan charges fly over delays in approving VA funds
Stalemate over $3.7 billion boost in veterans benefits could continue into the Veterans Day holiday.
Defense
Immigration checks for contract jobs spur debate
Contractors say automated system for confirming the legal status of workers is error-prone.
Defense
Union leaders call for airport security training
Government needs to remove barriers to training to improve baggage screening and on-board safety, labor officials say.
Defense
Panel sets course for Army contracting overhaul
Service needs thousands more procurement personnel working on better-defined career paths, independent commission says.
Defense