defense spending

Obama's Missile Defense Concession Holds an Opportunity for European Security

By Paul J. Saunders - Opinion - September 18, 2009

It's a concession, but it could present an opportunity as well. more >>

Why the Heat Is on Robert Gates Over the Pentagon's Big-Ticket Weapons

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - March 25, 2009

The defense secretary faces a budget showdown over some of the Pentagon's most expensive systems. more >>

To a Bailout Economy: Defense Contractors Fight Budget Cuts With Jobs Promises

By Stephen Glain - Opinion - February 27, 2009

Defense contractors fight budget cuts with 'Now Hiring' signs, Stephen Glain writes. more >>

A Sell Signal on the Pentagon

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 28, 2008

Wall Street thinks defense spending is going down. more >>

Obama, McCain, and Defense Stocks

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - September 29, 2008

These stocks could suffer no matter who wins. more >>

Myanmar Allows Foreign Aid Workers, McCain Releases Medical Records, and More

Nation & World - May 23, 2008

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Why the U.S. Slashed Bounty on a Terrorist

Nation & World - May 13, 2008

The military says he's no longer as valuable. more >>

War Funding Request: $70 billion

Nation & World - May 2, 2008

Bush sent lawmakers a request to give the next president room to make his or her own war policy. more >>

Budget Cutters Could Target the Military

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - March 6, 2008

Hey, that's where the money is. more >>

How Boeing Blew the Deal of the Decade

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - March 4, 2008

Home-field advantage couldn't save Boeing from an inferior bid for the Air Force's huge tanker program. more >>

Iraq Is Turning Into a Budget Issue

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - February 19, 2008

Dems may want to use war money for domestic spending. more >>

The President's Final Wish List

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - February 8, 2008

President Bush pushes defense to the top of the budget, even if it means a greater budget deficit. more >>

Bush Priorities Should Stoke Fear in GOP

By John Mashek - A Capital View - September 27, 2007

A children's insurance veto, $190 billion for wars, and a "deficit be damned" attitude all spell trouble. more >>

Ice Cream Mogul Wants Pentagon on a Diet

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - September 25, 2007

Ben of Ben &Jerry's seeks commitments to trim defense budget. more >>

Porky Pig Goes to War

Washington Whispers - March 20, 2007

Corrected: 3/21/07, 11:05 a.m. more >>