Leadership continued to try to protect its top vehicle modernization priority as Congress grilled them on the cost and need of a Bradley replacement.

A spate of nomination holds of prominent defense posts creates questions of their effectiveness.

Gen. Odierno told senators that the airlifters were working fine, but nonetheless had to go away for money reasons.

Just as smartphones have become an icon of the civilian world, they may soon find their way into every soldier’s kit. Take a look at General Dynamics’ version of the battlefield smartphone. The GD300 features a highly-sensitive GPS, 3.5 inch touch screen and the ability to connect door-kickers to the tactical network.