Navy/USMC

By Emelie Rutherford Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) called yesterday for the Navy to further delay a contract award for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program until early 2011 so lawmakers […]

By Emelie Rutherford A lawmaker who oversees the Navy was preparing legislation yesterday allowing the service to buy Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) from the two shipbuilders locked in a heated […]

By Emelie Rutherford The Navy’s pitch to receive congressional approval by Dec. 14 to buy Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) from both competitors appeared in doubt last night, with a key […]

By Emelie Rutherford Several lawmakers have concerns about the Navy’s proposal to buy Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) from the two competitors, putting into question whether the service will receive the […]

By Emelie Rutherford The Marine Corps’ top weapons planner said his service’s delayed ground-vehicle strategy still remains a "work in progress" influenced by experiments with Humvee enhancements and development of […]

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 The Navy wants lawmakers’ approval to scrap its plans to buy 10 Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) from one company and instead buy 10 of them from each […]

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 […]