White Paper: Budget Challenges Loom
The Trump administration’s priorities, as spelled out in the fiscal year 2019 defense spending budget, would help accomplish four goals: …More
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Enter your email to subscribe free!Report: Counter-Narcotics Effort in Afghanistan Ineffective
Even though the U.S. has spent more than $8 billion on efforts to thwart the opium cultivation and trade in …More
Vets in Need Could Get Better Legal Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs is joining with the Labor, Homeland Security, Justice and Defense departments, the Navy, and other …More
$22.1 Billion Appropriated for ’18 Intelligence
The Pentagon announced Oct. 30 that $22.1 billion has been appropriated for the Military Intelligence Program (MIP). The amount would …More
Contractor Accused of Discriminating Against Reservists
L3 Technologies, a major Pentagon contractor, offered a legal settlement for allegedly discriminating against employees who also serve in the …More
Marines Are Buying Better Body Armor
The Marine Corps has awarded a Michigan company with a $62.6 million contract to produce improved body armor. Marine Corps …More
‘Hack the Pentagon’ Expanded
The Pentagon extended contracts to three Silicon Valley firms, with the intent of expanding its “Hack the Pentagon” program. The …More
Panel To Tackle GI Bill Payment Delays
Alarmed at the delays in education-benefit payments to veterans, the chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee is taking remedial …More
New Material Could Enhance Protection
Soldiers and vehicles alike could someday benefit from significantly better protection from enemy fire, thanks to a material composition under …More
Pilot Error Caused March Helo Crash
An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crashed earlier this year because the aircraft’s pilot misread navigation displays, an Air Force investigation …More
VA Prioritizes Claims for Hurricane Victims
Victims of Hurricanes Florence and Michael will receive priority in claims processing, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced. Based on …More
Up for a Navy Officer Promotion Board? Smile!
Navy officers who are being reviewed for advancement by officer promotion selection boards again will have to provide a full-length …More
Northrop Grumman To Coordinate Cyber Activities
Acting as the lead agency for the armed forces, the Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman to coordinate the Unified …More
AF Seeks Improved Helmet Design
AFWERX, the Air Force’s experimental initiative, is seeking ideas for improved fixed-wing aircrew helmets from the general public. The agency …More
2020 Defense Budget Could Be Smaller
The Defense Department is preparing two parallel budgets for fiscal year 2020, which begins Oct. 1, 2019. The Association of …More
