Budget

The Pentagon’s War on Accountability

Slush funds, smoke and mirrors and funny money equal weapons…

When Will We Finally Audit the Pentagon?

The Defense Department is the only federal agency that can’t…

Obama to Reinforce Europe With More Troops, Tanks and Artillery

After a week of escalating tensions, Russian tanks and paratroopers, backed by artillery, helicopter gunships and fixed-wing warplanes, flood across the Estonian and Latvian borders. Despite NATO’s best efforts, Russian…

Ship-Killing Missiles Are the Pentagon’s Big Budget Winners

U.S. Navy getting lots of new rockets

How Much Does an F-35 Actually Cost?

Up to $337 million—apiece—for the Navy version