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It’s time for Congress to bring back ‘Defense Valley’

Congress must ensure that our warfighters gain the most value possible from government and private sector technology development.

3 hours ago

Congress to vote on $12.3 billion Ukraine aid package

The bill grants the White House request for $7.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and another $4.5 billion in economic support.

32 hours ago

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Senators eye critical munitions acquisition fund in NDAA

Senators are pushing to include in the defense policy bill the Pentagon’s request for a critical munitions acquisition fund.

Congress pushes DoD to rule on Gray Eagle drone delivery to Ukraine

Lawmakers are pushing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to accelerate a review on transferring Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine.

6 days ago

Senate to move Pentagon nominees amid critical minerals row

It came down to an industrial access road at a mining district in Alaska.

7 days ago

Paul drops hold on SBIR defense innovation grants after reforms

Congress is set to reauthorize small business grants favored by the Pentagon after Sen. Rand Paul drops his opposition following a compromise.

8 days ago

Congress must act on Small Biz Innovation Research reauthorization

There are two reasons given for Congress’ failure to reauthorize the 40-year-old program: national security and so-called SBIR mills.

9 days ago

How a Republican rift on Ukraine could complicate future aid packages

The schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority.

12 days ago

Congress races to reauthorize innovation grants favored by Pentagon

Democrats and Republicans on the Small Business committees in both the House and Senate convene 'four corners' meeting to negotiate measure.

13 days ago

Senate advances $6.5 billion Taiwan military aid bill

The Foreign Relations Committee advanced the Taiwan Policy Act 17-5 after amending certain provisions to address the White House’s concerns.

2 weeks ago

Senators push to expedite replacement of US weapons sent to Ukraine

Key senators hope to add a provision to the NDAA that would expedite the replacement of U.S. equipment sent to Ukraine by using non-competitive contracts.

2 weeks ago

Space Force nominee supports expanding launch vendor base

The nominee to be the next Space Force chief said he supports the push to expand the service's pool of National Security Space Launch providers.

2 weeks ago