Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy, in a keynote at Harvardâs Kennedy Forum last week, called for patience from the public on the ongoing efforts in Afghanistan and beseeched the Harvard
Ashton Carter, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, detailed the Defense Departmentâs new acquisition strategies and cost-saving measures for an audience at the Center for American Progress on Nov. 16.
Speaking at a meeting of The Wall Street Journal CEO Council, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the recent partnership between the Department of Homeland Security, a civilian agency, and the Defense
Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper’s move to assert more authority over the intelligence budget has some observers predicting more changes down the road. Clapper described a few weeks ago
Coming the same day as the sweeping proposals of President Barack Obamaâs deficit panel, two Washington-area technology gurus took to Politicoâs op-ed page to discuss how smarter use of information technology can
The co-chairmen of President Barack Obamaâs deficit commission announced extensive cuts to a variety of programs as part of the panelâs mission to find ways to balance the budget and improve the
Even though Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has proposed a sweeping round of efficiency initiatives, the Defense Department will likely need to lop an additional $20 billion off the budget, because of
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates was honored with the American Patriot Award from National Defense University for his work in defense, including service under eight presidents in a career spanning four decades.
In a ceremony marking Army Gen. Raymond T. Odiernoâs assumption of command of the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Va., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff praised the new leader