Defense
Air Force tanker bids due next week
Much-anticipated contract award could come in late February or early March.
Defense
WTO ruling adds new fuel to tanker debate
Finding that Boeing got illegal subsidies is not expected to affect the Air Force's decision on who wins the lucrative contract.
Defense
Marine general says service must comply with lifting ban on gays
Official stresses that it is the corps’ duty to uphold the law.
Defense
Defense chief pushes for fiscal 2011 spending bill to avoid 'crisis'
Failure to pass legislation would amount to a $23 billion cut to the Pentagon’s budget this year, Gates says.
Defense
Industry looking for indications of new bomber
Effort is one of only a handful of new developmental programs -- and the only new major aviation program -- the cash-strapped Pentagon is proposing.
Defense
Armed Services leaders warn Gates about halting work on programs
Lawmakers need a chance to review the Defense chief's proposed cuts, top Republicans say.
Defense
Firms gearing up final pitches for Air Force tanker contract
Deal for 179 wide-body planes has been valued as high as $40 billion, making it a significant prize for rivals Boeing and EADS North America.
Defense
House Armed Services chairman restructures committee
Under new setup designed to enhance oversight of the Pentagon, subcommittees are more closely aligned to military missions.
Oversight
Senator moves to help NASA quit funding canceled program
Money would be better spent on future space projects, Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson says.
Defense
Pentagon contractors push for industrial base policy
Firms leery of defense cuts likely will be choosy about where they invest their research and development dollars.
Defense
Lawmakers seek more experienced Afghan inspector general
Candidates to fill the spot vacated by Arnold Fields should have 'less celebrity and more technical competence,' Senate aide says.
Defense
Senate votes to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'
Move comes three days after House vote to allow gays to serve openly in the military.
Defense
Ranking member slot on House Armed Services panel filled
Rep. Adam Smith of Washington will take over as the top Democrat on the committee.
Defense
House votes again to repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Stand-alone bill seeks to pressure the Senate to act before adjournment and get a repeal measure to the White House.
Defense
Navy delays Littoral Combat Ship contract award
Original Dec. 14 deadline has been extended to Dec. 30 to give Congress more time to consider plans to award 10 ships apiece to two contractors.
Defense
Senate backers of ‘don’t ask’ repeal to pursue new tactic
Lieberman and Collins will introduce stand-alone legislation that would overturn the gay ban.
Defense
Senate Dems lose vote on 'don't ask' repeal
Democrats fail to overcome a Republican filibuster of the 2011 defense authorization bill that included a provision repealing the 1993 law.
Defense
House funding measure leaves fate of F-35 alternate engine uncertain
Supporters argue competition will improve the product, but critics say producing two engines for the fighter jet is a prime example of waste.
Defense
Defense chief isn't optimistic about ‘don’t ask’ repeal this year
Senate plans to adjourn for the year by Dec. 17 and has a long to-do list before leaving town.
Defense
McKeon insists on hearing from the military on ‘don’t ask’
Presumptive House Armed Services chairman says he wants to hear from the chiefs of the military services and field commanders on repealing ban.
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