Air Force

By Emelie Rutherford Two key Republicans fresh off reelection victories gave differing views yesterday on trimming the defense budget, hinting at some of the disarray on the issue among members […]

By Emelie Rutherford Boeing [BA] backer Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) was declared the winner of his reelection battle early this week, when House Republicans began planning their takeover of the […]

By Emelie Rutherford Republicans controlling the House next year are expected to place a greater emphasis on missile defense and countering China’s arms buildup while increasing oversight of the Pentagon […]

By Emelie Rutherford As Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) faces one of his toughest reelection battles during his 21 years in Congress, he is receiving ample financial support from the defense […]

By Calvin Biesecker Months later than expected, the Defense Department and prime contractor Lockheed Martin [LMT] yesterday said they have agreed to terms for the fourth low-rate initial production (LRIP) […]

By Calvin Biesecker As part of the defense spending and productivity efficiency initiatives outlined by the Pentagon yesterday, affordability will be a key feature of all new programs, Defense Secretary […]

By Emelie Rutherford Senate Republicans are crying foul over potential Democratic attempts to consider the Pentagon policy bill next week with limited debate. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) plans […]

By Emelie Rutherford A key Senate committee did not fund a controversial jet engine program in legislation it approved yesterday, though the panel’s chairman signaled he remains supportive of the […]

By Calvin Biesecker Taking a unique and relatively inexpensive approach to perimeter security, Lockheed Martin [LMT] and its partner Intelleflex are developing a system based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) […]

By Emelie Rutherford A senior Pentagon advisor yesterday described the Pentagon’s healthcare, retirement, and personnel systems as ticking time bombs that must be overhauled to avoid a budget catastrophe. Retired […]