Defense

Lawmakers see funding shortfalls for military equipment, repairs

Military said to be reeling from post-Cold War "procurement holiday" as pace of wartime operations eats up equipment.

Defense

Two top Air Force officials to resign

Secretary James Roche and top acquisition official Marvin Sambur will leave by the end of the year.

Defense

TSA lifts restrictions on using private airport screeners

Union lobbies hard to convince airports to keep federal screeners.

Defense

House, Senate eye deal to pass troubled Army Corps measure

Bill authorizing billions of dollars in new projects has been given new life in lame-duck session.

Defense

Senate confirms Army secretary nominee; acting head to leave

But Democrats question Francis Harvey's qualifications in two hours of debate on Senate floor.

Defense

NSA director could be in line for CIA deputy director post

Tough deputy could continue shake-up at intelligence agency started by new director.

Defense

Pentagon finds first responders not prepared for attacks on Army bases

Audit finds efforts to improve training, equipment and funding for first responders have been "fragmented," "ineffective" and "not adequate."

Defense

Pentagon installations chief steps down

Raymond DuBois will remain in an advisory capacity working on the military base closure process until early next year.

Defense

GAO: Postal Service needs comprehensive plan for physical security

While security has improved at many sites, agency lacks solutions for core centers, auditors say.

Defense

Approval imminent for terrorism response plan

An integrated national plan for federal agencies' response to terrorist attacks and other national emergencies is likely to be approved by Cabinet secretaries by the end of the week.

Defense

Ex-Boeing CFO pleads guilty in Air Force procurement scandal

Michael Sears acknowledges he illegally helped ex-Air Force procurement official Darleen Druyun get a job with defense contractor.

Defense

Passage of intel bill may rest on speedy accord, aides say

Role of the proposed national intelligence director still a sticking point for conferees.

Defense

Lame-duck session last-ditch effort for intelligence reform this year

Sen. Susan Collins lobbies the White House behind the scenes in hopes of moving the measure forward.

Defense

CIA’s former bin Laden chief resigns

Mike Scheuer, who had published books critical of the counterterror effort as “Anonymous,” wants to speak publicly.

Defense

Lack of personnel, expertise impede Iraq reconstruction

A shortage of skilled contract specialists on the ground has led to multiple problems, study finds.

Defense

Military personnel punished for refusing anthrax vaccine seek compensation

In response to recent court ruling, affected service members are preparing to petition the Pentagon to have their records cleared.

Defense

Report calls for stronger oversight of homeland security spending

The government is spending more on security but making poor investments, think-tank study concludes.