Pentagon plan calls for increased defense spending
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon's chief weapons buyer said Thursday the Bush administration's long-term military budget plan calls for increased defense spending in future years.
Pentagon arms buyer says defense budget should rise
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush and Defense Secretary Robert Gates are recommending that President-elect Barack Obama boost overall defense spending for at least the next five years, the top U.S. arms buyer said on Thursday.
Pentagon defends decision on Lockheed fighter jet
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon's chief weapons buyer on Wednesday defended as a "prudent approach" his decision to initially provide less money than Congress mandated for Lockheed Martin Corp.'s F-22 fighter jet program until the next administration can assess its aircraft needs.
Pentagon procurement, budget pose big challenges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The next U.S. administration must take quick action to reform the way the Pentagon buys weapons, terminate some programs, and revamp how it creates annual budgets, according to a think tank led by one of the leading contenders for the job of defense secretary.
