Policies and politics affecting military programs

Army Defends Intel System After Spat Between Odierno and Hunter

By Brendan McGarry on Friday, May 17th, 2013

Army Defends Intel System After Spat Between Odierno and Hunter

The three-day demonstration comes just weeks after Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno and Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., sparred during a congressional hearing over the effectiveness of the system.

Lawmakers Press Pentagon to Fund Battlefield Network

By Brendan McGarry on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Lawmakers Press Pentagon to Fund Battlefield Network

The letter comes a month after the Falls Church, Va.-based defense contractor and its subcontractors deployed hundreds of lobbyists on Capitol Hill to lobby against the Army’s proposal to shift funding from WIN-T and other acquisition programs.

Army Backs Battlefield Network Despite Budget Shift

By Brendan McGarry on Friday, May 10th, 2013

Army Backs Battlefield Network Despite Budget Shift

The product is one of a handful under review this month as part of the Army’s so-called Network Integration Evaluation.

Lawmakers Grill Officials Over Sex Assaults, Nukes

By Brendan McGarry on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Lawmakers Grill Officials Over Sex Assaults, Nukes

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.

Navy, Marines Offer Options for Syria, North Korea

By Kris Osborn on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Navy, Marines Offer Options for Syria, North Korea

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.

China’s Military Build-up Continues: Pentagon

By Brendan McGarry on Monday, May 6th, 2013

China’s Military Build-up Continues: Pentagon

Many of China’s defense investments are designed to deter U.S. and foreign military intervention in the region, according to a new Pentagon report.

Marines Look to Return to Maritime Roots

By Kris Osborn on Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Marines Look to Return to Maritime Roots

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

IT Deal Tops $19 Billion in April Contracts

By Brendan McGarry on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

IT Deal Tops $19 Billion in April Contracts

The Pentagon announced more than 200 contracts with a combined value of almost $19 billion in April, according to a Military​.com analysis.

Air Force awards KC-46A tanker training system contract

By Kris Osborn on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

Air Force awards KC-46A tanker training system contract

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

Army Secretary Defends GCV, Helo Plans

By Brendan McGarry on Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Army Secretary Defends GCV, Helo Plans

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.

Army Secretary: Congressman ‘Was Not Correct’

By Brendan McGarry on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Army Secretary: Congressman ‘Was Not Correct’

The Army says it didn’t reject a request for commercial software to gather intelligence.

Navy set to deploy rail guns, laser prototypes

By Kris Osborn on Monday, April 29th, 2013

Navy set to deploy rail guns, laser prototypes

Office of Navy Research chief said service must press these next generation prototypes into service to see if they are worth a bigger investment.

Cuts Threaten Air Force’s Next-Gen Weapons: Donley

By Brendan McGarry on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Cuts Threaten Air Force’s Next-Gen Weapons: Donley

The Air Force still wants to award contracts to begin developing the so-called Long Range Strike-Bomber in the next year or two.

Budget Woes Eroding Army Readiness: Officials

By Brendan McGarry on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Budget Woes Eroding Army Readiness: Officials

The service is facing a potential funding shortfall of more than $15 billion this year.

U.S. Analysts Dismiss China’s Military Report

By Brendan McGarry on Friday, April 19th, 2013

U.S. Analysts Dismiss China’s Military Report

China for the first time listed a headcount for the People’s Liberation Army by service.

Air Force implements ISR recommendations

By Kris Osborn on Thursday, April 18th, 2013

Air Force implements ISR recommendations

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

Capitol Hill pushes back against BRAC

By Brendan McGarry on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Capitol Hill pushes back against BRAC

Senators point to the Pentagon’s budget proposal as proof the military isn’t serious about starting the process.

Hagel: War budget proposal coming soon

By Michael Hoffman on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Hagel: War budget proposal coming soon

Pentagon leaders delayed their OCO budget proposal until they have a better idea on what troop levels will be in 2014.

Pentagon Seeks More Cybersecurity Funding

By Brendan McGarry on Monday, April 15th, 2013

Pentagon Seeks More Cybersecurity Funding

Pentagon spending on cyber operations would jump 21 percent to $4.7 billion in 2014.

Budget blunder: GCV delayed 1 year, not 18 months

By Matthew Cox on Friday, April 12th, 2013

Budget blunder: GCV delayed 1 year, not 18 months

Army officials correct confusion and explain that an analyst error led to announcement of 18-month delay to the Army’s top vehicle modernization priority.

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