Nearly $6B in Ukraine aid at risk if Congress doesn’t act by month-endThe Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.

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US Army’s next budget invests heavily in drones and electronic warfareThe Army plans to ask for more agile funding for drones, counter-drone and electronic warfare capabilities in its FY26 budget.

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Defense News ConferenceExpect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker saysRep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.

Biden pushed forward with Gaza pier despite warnings, watchdog saysA government watchdog says President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary Gaza aid pier over warnings about its feasibility.

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US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of aiding Russia’s war machineThe sanctions are intended to fulfill President Biden's commitments with G-7 counterparts to disrupt Russia’s military supply chains.

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Pentagon chief technologist argues case for rapid experimentation fundThe Pentagon's CTO said Wednesday the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve plays a key role in prioritizing experimentation for joint requirements.

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Air Force says restoring nukes on some B-52s would cost $4.5 millionCongress has proposed assessing what it would cost to shore up the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal in the coming years.

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The US election and NATO: What’s at stakeThe upcoming U.S. presidential election could transform the alliance and America's role in it, analysts say.

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Delivery of AM General’s first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles delayedThe initial Joint Light Tactical Vehicles from AM General are delayed by six months as production shifts from Oshkosh Defense and improvements are made.

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Issa urges House colleagues to learn from South China Sea crisesKeynote speakers at CSIS' event said international law needs to be obeyed in the South China Sea.

2 months ago

As more NATO countries meet spending targets, some push to raise goalsOver 2/3 of NATO allies now meet the minimum defense spending requirement but some are pushing to raise the target amid uncertainty over Russia and Trump.

2 months ago

Defense Innovation Unit should expand across US, lawmakers sayThe Senate Armed Services Committee’s fiscal 2025 defense policy bill includes a provision requiring DIU to craft a plan to increase its U.S. footprint.

2 months ago

Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.

2 months ago

Baltic state ministers urge fellow NATO members to boost defense spendIn a roundtable discussion Tuesday, defense ministers discussed the implications of Russia's expansionist mindset and the future of NATO.

2 months ago

Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

2 months ago

House passes defense spending bill amid F-35, submarine purchase spatsThe legislation overrides an authorization bill from the Armed Services Committee that moves in a different direction on attack-submarine and F-35 buys.

3 months ago

House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchaseMeanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.

3 months ago

OpinionWhy the US Air Force should keep Next Generation Air Dominance aliveIt's time to explore alternative design and acquisition strategies to significantly reduce the cost of NGAD and expedite its delivery.

3 months ago

Top State Department official to become Austin’s new chief of staffThe decision puts to rest Chollet's stalled nomination to take over the Pentagon's top policy role.

3 months ago

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