Good News for Contractors in Defense Bill
There’s a lot to like in the procurement reforms in the draft defense bill, even with concerns about some new workplace regulations.
Reid on Defense Budget: A Deal is a Deal
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is balking at adding funding to the defense budget deal agreed to President Obama and former House Speaker John Boehner.
End of Vietnam Arms Embargo Draws Mild Chinese Response
China’s response to the United States’ abandonment of its Vietnam arms embargo was muted, masking simmering regional tensions.
McCain: Amp Up Defense Spending to Counter Threats
Sen. John McCain says the US needs to spend much more on defense to counter rising threats worldwide.
Eligibility for Overtime Expanded
Under new rules announced Wednesday, millions more American workers will be able to receive overtime for extra hours worked.
DefSec Carter Hits House, Senate ‘Micromanagement’
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is angered by “unhelpful micromanagement” resulting in changes to the draft Defense Authorization Bill.
DefSec Carter Prefers Senate Defense Spending Plan
A contest looms between House and Senate schemes for funding defense spending.
What Is the F-35 Actually Supposed to Do?
What Is the Pentagon’s Multi-Billion Dollar F-35 Really Supposed to Do?
Carter Remakes Silicon Valley Liaison Team
DefSec Carter shakes up DoD Silicon Valley tech office with a new organizational chart and casting change.
Long-Term Debt Thought Greatest Threat to US
Veteran military and diplomatic leaders see swollen national debt as the chief security risk to the nation.
