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Biden pick for Pentagon acquisitions role vows to cut weapons system costs
The Pentagon is struggling to control costs associated with sustaining its weapons systems. For the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 jet, sustainment costs are on track to become so expensive that the Air Force will either have to cut its planned buy or flying hours, the the Government Accountability Office found.
By Joe Gould
Senate moves to eliminate Pentagon’s chief management officer role
Congress has been considering doing away with the CMO's office for several months.
By Aaron Mehta
Senate legislation would slow Ligado launch
The Senate's version of the National Defense Authorization Act would require a new study comparing Ligado and the Pentagon's claims on interference.
By Aaron Mehta
Can all the open Pentagon leadership jobs get filled this fall?
Lawmakers confirmed four top military posts last month, but others remain open.
In testimony, Shanahan underlines it’s ‘China, China, China’
The National Defense Strategy remains the Pentagon's focus under acting Defense Secretary Shanahan.
By Aaron Mehta