The decision, first announced by lawmakers from those states, drew instant criticism from colleagues on Capitol Hill who weren’t so lucky.

The House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee offered support to two Navy programs under the scrutiny.

Air Force issues request for proposals to procure more of the controversial cargo aircraft despite plans to send the C-27J fleet to the boneyard.

In its first policy offering, Strategic Landpower Task Force defends the need for Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Forces from budget cuts.

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

The issues dominated a hearing at which Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh sought to highlight the harmful effects of automatic budget cuts known as sequestration.

Sea service leaders work to pivot their forces to the Pacific as they balance sequestration cuts and and offer military options on Syria and North Korea.

Marine Corps leaders are preparing for more sea basing as the U.S. defense strategy pivots to the Pacific.

The deal calls for delivery of the first aircrew training device by February 2016.

The Army’s planned Ground Combat Vehicle “is a highly viable program,” and its “unconventional” approach to get Apaches to Afghanistan is needed, Army Secretary John McHugh said.

Amos told Congress Thursday the Marine Corps will temporarily station 550 Marines in Spain to support AFRICOM.

The surprise announcement that Israel was acquiring the MV-22 Osprey for its special forces has led other countries to take a second look at buying the aircraft.

Service leaders have made progress toward improving network architecture for ISR, targeting capabilities and data analysis following a 2011 review.

The Air Force would gain at least $4.65 billion under the Defense Department’s fiscal 2014 budget — the only year-over-year increase for any service.

The Pentagon plans to test the new tailhook assembly in Lakehurst this summer followed by carrier tests later this year.

Defense Department leaders say the military must re-evaluate the defense strategy, but don’t expect the Air-Sea Battle concepts to drift away.

Pentagon will buy 30 more helicopters for Afghan air force from Rosoboronexport despite their history of trade with Syrian military and appeals from Congress.

State lawmakers weigh in on the contentious light plane contract for the Afghan air force as the representatives try to ferry jobs to their respective districts.

Congress includes $380 million in CR for MEADS in its final year of development even though Senate voted 94–5 to end funding for the controversial program.

The Air Force can’t pay for flying hours, tuition assistance or training because of sequestration but threatening fantasy football leagues is a bridge too far.