Philippine Congress Set to Approve Expanded U.S. Base Deal as China Expands Claims, Ambassador Says
China’s persistent expansion into the South China Sea is the most concerning security concern for the Philippines as its congress…
Philippines Announce 4 New Locations to Host U.S. Troops
MANILA — The Philippines announced Monday four additional locations that will host visiting American troops under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation…
U.S. Begins Air Base Rehab in Philippines as Part of Basing Agreement
MANILA – The United States and the Philippines started rehabilitating the runway of the Basa Air Base in Pampanga on…
Kendall Warns Against Splitting Top Pentagon Acquisition Job
Frank Kendall again warned against splitting the duties of the Pentagon’s top civilian for acquisition, technology and logistics into two…
Columbia-class Submarine Program Passes Milestone B Decision, Can Begin Detail Design
The Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program passed its Milestone B decision review and can move into detail design, an official…
Pentagon Conducting New Review of Gerald R. Ford Carrier Program
The Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer is kicking off an independent review into the Navy’s Gerald Ford-class next-generation carrier program citing…
Frank Kendall: Pentagon FY 2017 Focus on Research and Development Designed to Keep U.S. Military Edge
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The Pentagon’s top weapons’ buyer said the Fiscal Year 2017 president’s budget paid in the research…
Carrier Ford’s Maiden Deployment Could Face 2-Year Delay Due to Shock Trials
The Navy’s newest aircraft carrier may see a two-year delay in its maiden deployment, after Pentagon officials announced last month…
Document: Frank Kendall’s Research and Development White Paper
The following is an Aug. 26, 2015 white paper by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L)…
Document: Pentagon’s Better Buying Power 3.0 Memo and Outline
The following is the April 9, 2015 Better Buying Power 3.0 memo and outline, signed by Under Secretary of Defense…