The ignored players in defense acquisition reform [Commentary] The Pentagon has wrestled with reforming defense acquisition procedures for over 40 years and, during that period, over 120 defense acquisition reform actions and policies have been implemented. By: James O'Bryon 6 hours ago
Lawmakers react to Trump's Afghanistan plan with praise, skepticism Republican lawmakers on Monday praised President Donald Trump’s new Afghanistan strategy as a step towards victory in the nearly 16-year-old war, but Democratic critics said they heard few details and little real change in the new plan. By: Leo Shane III 1 day ago
Trump to present new Afghanistan, Asia strategy Monday night President Trump will speak to the U.S. role in Afghanistan and South Asia. By: Tony Lombardo, Jeff Schogol 3 days ago
Top Pentagon posts 74 percent vacant as Congress returns Pentagon nominees will be waiting for Senate confirmation when the upper chamber returns in September, but the Trump administration has dozens of top jobs there to fill. By: Joe Gould 3 days ago
Mattis: Continuing resolution ‘about as unwise as can be’ With the fiscal year set to expire at the end of September, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is warning that a stopgap funding measure would have a serious impact on a Pentagon attempting to modernize its capabilities. By: Aaron Mehta August 16
Trade groups warn companies to prep for government shutdown Two prominent industry trade organizations are encouraging their members to start preparing for a government shutdown that could occur at the end of the fiscal year. By: Aaron Mehta August 15
McCain defends McMaster against 'alt-right' attacks Sen. John McCain is defending White House national security adviser H.R. McMaster from “disgraceful” attacks from right-wing media outlets. By: Joe Gould August 15
Mattis, Hill Republicans clash over potential DIUx future Rep. Mac Thornberry says he’s unconvinced DIUx is a long-term solution and won’t overlap with other advanced technology offices. By: Philip Marcelo, The Associated Press August 11
McCain offers Afghanistan strategy amid Trump’s indecision Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain has announced his own strategy for the war in Afghanistan, he says, because the Trump administration has fallen behind. By: Joe Gould August 10
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