Archive for September, 2011

DoD may release big review this year after all

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

DoD may release big review this year after all

DoD’s incoming no. 2 man vowed the Pentagon will share some recommendations with Congress before the end of the year.

Is a ‘cyber 9/11′ inevitable?

By Philip Ewing on Monday, September 12th, 2011

Is a ‘cyber 9/11′ inevitable?

Will government and industry officials heed the drumbeat of warnings about U.S. cyber-unpreparedness?

The back door to Doomsday

By Philip Ewing on Monday, September 12th, 2011

The back door to Doomsday

The HASC chairman warns that even if the ‘super committee’ gets a deal, DoD still might endure a deep budget cut.

C-17 Antarctic landing

By Philip Ewing on Monday, September 12th, 2011

Army says it’s moving out on acquisition reform

By Philip Ewing on Monday, September 12th, 2011

Army says it’s moving out on acquisition reform

The Army says it’s embracing the myriad internal changes required to improve the way it buys weapons, gear and services.

Weekend wrap: Expeditionary links

By Philip Ewing on Friday, September 9th, 2011

Weekend wrap: Expeditionary links

The week that was. The links that were.

U.S. rolls out new counter-terror comms plan

By Philip Ewing on Friday, September 9th, 2011

U.S. rolls out new counter-terror comms plan

A new White House order spells out how a new government center will try to neutralize or counter extremist messaging.

BAE’s advanced new camouflage

By Philip Ewing on Friday, September 9th, 2011

Ten years gone

By Philip Ewing on Friday, September 9th, 2011

Ten years gone

The tumultuous decade since the Sept. 11. attacks.

Aerospace brass to press DoD on budgets

By Philip Ewing on Friday, September 9th, 2011

Aerospace brass to press DoD on budgets

The heavyweights in the aerospace defense game want to have a little chat with Pentagon leaders about this budget situation.

Can the Marines’ ‘war room’ save their new EFV?

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Can the Marines’ ‘war room’ save their new EFV?

The Marines are trying something crazy with their new amphibious vehicle: Putting engineers and program officials in the same room.

Washington’s defense strategy paradox

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Washington’s defense strategy paradox

Everyone wants a blueprint to guide the coming defense build-down, but who today can draw up a credible one?

The services say they’re getting there

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, September 8th, 2011

The services say they’re getting there

The Pentagon’s top financial officials tell Congress they’re on the glide slope toward being able to pass an audit. In six years.

DoD: Big review won’t be out until next year

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

DoD: Big review won’t be out until next year

The Pentagon won’t release its vision for its own build-down until after this fall’s second act of the deficit farce. Will it arrive too late?

DoD chases smarter contracting

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

DoD chases smarter contracting

Officials hope that by improving the nuts and bolts of how it deals with vendors, the Pentagon can save money and get more efficient.

Can Pentagon spending save the economy?

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Can Pentagon spending save the economy?

As President Obama and Congress struggle to try to put Americans back to work, could the defense budget become a key tool?

More U.S. forces Down Under

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

More U.S. forces Down Under

Australian and American officials are reportedly set to sign agreements that would give more U.S. access to Australian bases.

Apache attack

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Petraeus arrives in Langley

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Petraeus arrives in Langley

The general trades his uniform for a business suit and a new office outside Washington — how will he change CIA and how will it change him?

Weekend wrap: Expeditionary links

By Philip Ewing on Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Weekend wrap: Expeditionary links

The week that was. The links that were.