Defense
Justice Department appeals 'don't ask, don't tell' ruling
Officials also request a stay of a federal judge's injunction against enforcement of the law that bars homosexual men and women from serving openly in the military.
Defense
Senators find contractors too close to Afghan warlords
Investigators uncover systemic failures that have, at times, put U.S. military personnel and their mission at risk.
Defense
GAO denies protest in Air Force tanker contest
Boeing and EADS will be the only bidders for the lucrative contract.
Defense
Senator: Don't change date for starting Afghanistan troop withdrawal
Open-ended military commitments permit inaction on the part of host governments and reduce the incentive for them to take the lead, Democratic Sen. Carl Levin says.
Defense
F-35 alternate engine encounters a hitch
Problem found in one of the test engines for the fighter jet is unlikely to affect others being built, contractors say.
Defense
Navy signs $5.3B multiyear F/A-18 aircraft purchase deal
Pentagon estimates the agreement will save $600 million.
Defense
British Defense chief urges support for F-35 engine
In letter to lawmaker, Liam Fox says ending program could cost the U.S. and international partners more money in the long run.
Defense
Democrats lose cloture vote on Defense policy bill
Move will effectively delay until after the midterm elections debate on hot-button issues such as repealing the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Defense
More consistency than changes seen for Defense panels
House and Senate Armed Services committees are unlikely to experience upheaval in leadership approach regardless of the November election results.
Defense
Senate appropriators OK clean Defense, leg branch bills
Measures clear the panel along party lines, with Republicans withholding support amid concerns about discretionary spending levels.
Defense
Navy moves to protect jobs at Louisiana shipyard
Service wants to accelerate procurement schedule at endangered Avondale facility that employs thousands of workers.
Defense
Appropriators slash F-35 purchases in fiscal 2011
Subcommittee's decision is to buy ll less fighters than the department requested; panel also excludes funding for alternate engine.
Defense
Senate leader to push defense authorization bill next week
Measure would thrust into the spotlight hot-button issues such as gays serving in the military and abortions at military hospitals.
Defense
All eyes are on Air Force's expensive weapons program
The future prospects of the service rest largely on the fate of the Joint Strike Fighter.
Defense
Defense official wants fewer sole-source contracts
Missile Defense Agency chief says he will increase competition for MDA's most expensive systems.
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Combat by Design
The Army aims to develop a versatile ground vehicle that integrates the best features from its current fleet.
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Flight of Fancy
The future prospects of the Air Force rest largely on the fate of the Joint Strike Fighter.
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Submerged in Spending
Replacing the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine could strain other shipbuilding budgets.
Defense
Virginia lawmakers cry foul on Joint Forces Command closure
Delegation members argue plan is subject to the official base closure and realignment process because it involves cutting more than 1,000 civilian jobs.
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