Defense Spending

John McCain stressed that he is not advocating for Eric Fanning’s confirmation, just asking the Senate to make a decision one way or the other rather than leaving an indefinite hold in place. (AP Photo)

National Security

McCain promises hearings on bomber contract

March 1, 2016 9:27 pm

Ted Cruz plans to spend 4.1 percent of the gross domestic product on defense for the first two years of his administration, dropping to 4 percent in the remaining years. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

National Security

Cruz’s military plan would add $155B to Pentagon budget

Jacqueline Klimas -

February 17, 2016 5:01 am

Jeb Bush appeared to relish the opportunity to attack his opponents' positions on defense issues. (AP Photo)

Politics

Bush attacks GOP rivals on defense spending

Ryan Lovelace -

February 16, 2016 6:35 pm

The Air Force awarded the contract for the long range strike-bomber to Northrop Grumman late last year. (AP File Photo/Wong Maye-E)

National Security

Protest denied: Northrop Grumman will build the next bomber

Jacqueline Klimas -

February 16, 2016 6:22 pm

The Pentagon is asking Congress for permission to do another round of base closures in 2019. (iStock Photo)

Pentagon calls for new round of base closures

Jacqueline Klimas -

February 9, 2016 4:15 pm

National Security

Pentagon budget built around Russian, Chinese threats

Jacqueline Klimas -

February 2, 2016 1:59 pm

An F-35 launched an AIM-9X missile for the first time over the Pacific Sea Test Range on Jan. 12. A report raises questions over the aircraft's delivery schedule. (Lockheed Martin)

National Security

Report: F-35 testing schedule ‘unrealistic,’ could cause purchase delays

Jacqueline Klimas -

February 2, 2016 12:55 pm

National Security

A-10 retirement delayed due to Islamic State

David Brown -

January 13, 2016 8:26 pm

National Security

Bush outlines reforms for Pentagon savings

Jacqueline Klimas -

December 29, 2015 11:08 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said

Politics

McConnell defends ‘big compromise’ with Dems on spending

Pete Kasperowicz -

December 20, 2015 3:40 pm

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Tag: Defense Spending

McCain promises hearings on bomber contract

Cruz’s military plan would add $155B to Pentagon budget

Bush attacks GOP rivals on defense spending

Protest denied: Northrop Grumman will build the next bomber

Pentagon calls for new round of base closures

Pentagon budget built around Russian, Chinese threats

Report: F-35 testing schedule ‘unrealistic,’ could cause purchase delays

A-10 retirement delayed due to Islamic State

Bush outlines reforms for Pentagon savings

McConnell defends ‘big compromise’ with Dems on spending

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