In a Nov. 4, 2011, letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) "sets the record straight" on the cost of maintaining the U.S. nuclear deterrent.

In a Nov. 2, 2011, report, the Center for Naval Analyses' Military Advisory Board calls for the Obama administration and Congress to develop a national energy strategy that includes stronger vehicle fuel efficiency standards and an aggressive plan to diversify U.S. transportation fuels to cut petroleum use 30 percent over 10 years.

In a Nov. 4, 2011, speech to the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Andrew Shapiro discusses "ensuring Israel's qualitative military edge."

In a Nov. 4, 2011, Federal Register notice, the Pentagon releases a new rule that "updates policy, responsibilities, and procedures to conform with section 21(e)(1)(B) of Public Law 90-629, as amended, and section 9701 of title 31, United States Code (U.S.C.), for calculating and assessing [nonrecurring cost] recoupment charges on sales of items developed for or by the Department of Defense to non-U.S. Government customers."

In a Nov. 4, 2011, Federal Register notice, the State Department amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to reflect changes in the requirements for the return of licenses.

In a Nov. 2, 2011, letter to Air Force Secretary Michael Donley, the governor of Utah along with the entire state congressional delegation complain about the impact of proposed structural changes to Air Force Materiel Command on their state. Also includes a statement from the governor's office, as well as a related Oct. 26, 2011, letter from Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT).

The Nov. 3, 2011, report released by the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive finds that the Chinese and Russian governments "will remain aggressive and capable collectors of sensitive U.S. economic information and technologies, particularly in cyberspace."

In a Nov. 2, 2011, Federal Business Opportunities notice, Naval Air Systems Command announced plans to modify the terms of its 2007 contract with Northrop Grumman to expand the capability of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System to be able to autonomously refuel while in flight with both Air Force and naval tankers.

On Nov. 2, 2011, Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary for South and Southeast Asia Bob Scher gave a briefing on the Pentagon's latest report to Congress on U.S.-India security cooperation.

In a Nov. 3, 2011, Pentagon teleconference briefing, Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Spoehr, the deputy commanding general for support for U.S. Forces-Iraq, discussed the situation in that country.

The February 2011 document "reflects a $24 billion reduction to the [fiscal year] 2012 program in the FY 2011 president's budget and a reduction of $178 billion over the period of FY 2012 through FY 2016" as a result of efficiency initiatives.

In a Nov. 2, 2011, letter to the debt-reduction supercommittee, Reps. Rob Andrews (D-NJ) and Barney Frank (D-MA) suggest ways to find nearly $600 billion in Defense Department spending cuts over the next decade.

On Nov. 2, 2011, the House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on "The Future of the Military Services and Consequences of Defense Sequestration." Includes the opening statements of committee Chairman Buck McKeon (R-CA) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) as well as the prepared testimony of the service chiefs of staff.

On Nov. 2, 2011, the House Armed Services tactical air and land forces subcommittee held a hearing on fiscal year 2012 combat aviation programs. Includes the prepared testimony of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Skinner, principal military deputy to the Navy acquisition executive; Rear Adm. Kenneth Floyd, director of the air warfare division; Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Terry Robling, deputy commandant for aviation; Air Force Lt. Gen. Herbert (Hawk) Carlisle, deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements; and Air Force Maj. Gen. Jay Lindell, director of global power programs in the office of the service's acquisition executive.

The November 2011 Defense Department report to Congress outlines U.S. military cooperation with India.

In an Oct. 28, 2011, letter, congressional proponents of the Joint Tactical Radio System Handheld Manpack Small Form Factor (JTRS HMS) radio and the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) programs lobby for full funding.

The November 2011 Congressional Budget Office report examines the potential capabilities of airships for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as well as airlift missions.

In an Oct. 31, 2011, notice posted on Federal Business Opportunities and marked "for official use only," the Missile Defense Agency announced it would award Raytheon a $307 million contract to continue maintaining MDA's X-band radars.

On Oct. 28, 2011, the Next Generation Enterprise Network program held an industry day.

In an Oct. 21, 2011, letter, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert responds to Virginia lawmakers seeking to keep a full fleet of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in Norfolk, writing that the decision to move one carrier to Florida was strategically smart but would be reexamined in the context of budget cuts.

The Oct. 31, 2011, report "incorporates the planned and ongoing oversight by the inspectors general of the Department of Defense, Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development; the Special Inspectors General for Iraq Reconstruction and Afghanistan Reconstruction; the Army Audit Agency; the Naval Audit Service; and the Air Force Audit Agency."

In an Oct. 25, 2011, memo, acting Pentagon acquisition chief Frank Kendall asks Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz to review the case against proceeding with F-35 Joint Strike Fighter training at Eglin Air Force Base, FL, in autumn 2011 due to "serious concerns" outlined in an Oct 21, 2011, memo by Michel Gilmore, DOD's director of operational test and evaluation. Also includes an Oct. 24, 2011, memo from Vice Adm. David Venlet, the F-35 program executive officer, and Lt. Gen. Thomas Owen, the commander of Aeronautical Systems Center -- the Air Force organization responsible for certifying new aircraft for safe flight -- that responds to Gilmore's concerns. Note: The Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 memos are marked "for official use only."

In a pair of Oct. 31, 2011, statements, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announces it has notified Congress of proposed foreign military sales of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles and Reprogrammable Micro-Processor Block 1 Anti-Aircraft Missiles worth a total of $585 million.

The Oct. 31, 2011, Government Accountability Office report evaluates Army and Marine Corps language and culture training.

The October 2011 Congressional Budget Office report examines current Global Positioning System modernization plans and alternatives.

Aegis-equipped ships will need to perform preventative maintenance on the Aegis Weapon System, and in particular the AN/SPY-1 radar system, more often and more thoroughly, according to an Oct. 13, 2011, fleet message issued by Vice Adm. Richard Hunt, the commander of naval surface forces in the Pacific and Rear Adm. David Thomas, head of naval surface forces in the Atlantic.

On Oct. 28, 2011, Air Force Maj. Gen. William Chambers, assistant chief of staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, gave a speech at a National Defense University Foundation breakfast.

On Oct. 27, 2011, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and South Korean Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin held a briefing on the situation on the Korean peninsula.

On Oct. 27, 2011, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey and Commander of U.S. Forces Korea Gen. James D. Thurman gave a briefing on their visit to South Korea.

In an Oct. 28, 2011, statement, the Army's program executive office for aviation announces the establishment of the fixed-wing project office.

On Oct. 28, 2011, the Defense Department sent Congress a biannual report on "Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan."

At an Oct. 27, 2011, Pentagon teleconference briefing with reporters, Army Lt. Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti discussed the situation in Afghanistan.

In an Oct. 28, 2011, report, the Defense Department inspector general's office examines "countermine and improvised explosive device defeat systems contracts for the Vehicle Optics Sensor System."

The October 2011 Energy Department inspector general's report describes a "review of controls over contract management."

In a June 15, 2011, memo, Pentagon acquisition chief Ashton Carter calls for a Defense Science Board task force to study contractor logistics support of contingency operations.

The September 2011 Defense Science Board report recommends that the Missile Defense Agency put less emphasis on efforts to intercept ballistic missiles early in flight, particularly in light of the Pentagon's regional phased adaptive approach missile defense plans.

The Oct. 18, 2011, Congressional Research Service report "provides background information and issues for Congress" on the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense program.

The October 2011 document describes the status of every weapon system the Army uses.

On Oct. 14, 2011, the Air Force released a request for information on the Sustainment and Modernization of Optical and Radar Sensors procurement program. Also includes a related "sources sought" notice.

On Oct. 27, 2011, the House Armed Services readiness subcommittee held a hearing titled "Readiness In The Age Of Austerity." Includes excerpts from the question-and-answer portion of the hearing, plus the opening statement of subcommittee Chairman Randy Forbes (R-VA) as well as the prepared testimony of the service vice chiefs of staff.