Missile defenses hobbled by uncertainties

By R. Jeffrey Smith

GAO report suggests the timetable for $80 billion missile defense effort may be driven by wishful thinking.

Related to this story

Target malfunctions imperil U.S. missile defense effort

By Richard H.P. Sia

GAO: Missile defense initiative faces continuing challenges

By Aaron Mehta and Zach Toombs

Eastern Europe to U.S.: Wait, wait, now we want your missiles!

By Nikola Horejs

Another $250 million drink for missile defenses

By Aaron Mehta

Excerpts from this story referencing "David G. Ahern":

"… ns of unproven interceptors are “premature,” the GAO said.In response, David G. Ahern, the Pentagon’s deputy assistant secretary for strategic and tactical sy …"

Bouncing too much to find the enemy

By R. Jeffrey Smith

The F35 is having trouble with its high-tech helmets and structural cracks and skin repairs and tailhooks and more.

Related to this story

Lobbyists stage Capitol Hill dogfight over joint strike fighter engine

By Nick Schwellenbach

Pentagon misreports or ignores long-term weapons costs

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Half of Pentagon’s acquisition programs marred by poor management

By Laurel Adams

Senators suggest new penalties in Chinese helicopter probe

By R. Jeffrey Smith and Zach Toombs

Excerpts from this story referencing "David G. Ahern":

"… t cuts.In a written reply, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense David G. Ahern said the Pentagon conducts such studies all the time, but “does not beli …"