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Senate votes to stop Azerbaijan aid waiver amid Armenia invasion fears
The chamber unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Azerbaijan security aid for the next two years amid fears Baku may invade southern Armenia.
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Congress
Congress passes stopgap funding bill, hampering Pentagon initiatives
Congress averted a shutdown with a second short-term funding bill, but the lack of a full budget is delaying Pentagon contracting and key initiatives.
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Taiwanese troops may be on their way to train on US soil
A Capitol Hill commission says Taiwanese troops should train in the U.S., but plans may already be in the works.
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NDIA’s Norquist explains the harm of a continuing resolution
How do temporary spending measures impact military suppliers? We ask that and more of the Pentagon’s former comptroller.
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US seeks to fund Israeli laser as Army considers Iron Beam’s potential
The U.S. Army is eyeing Iron Beam as a possible alternative laser to augment its own fire protection capability.
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US Army eyes $3.1 billion ammo production boost in new spending ask
The service wants to more than triple its stateside 155mm munition production, with infrastructure upgrades planned across the country.
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Rep. Mike Gallagher previews plans to deter China from invading Taiwan
The chair of the House's China-focused panel discussed ways to deter Beijing in the Taiwan Strait and what's in store for the year ahead.
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House passes Israel military aid bill
The House advanced a $14 billion Israel aid bill along party lines after Republicans added IRS cuts and more Dems call for a humanitarian pause.
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White House pick for US cyber director spotlights hiring outside STEM
It’s also been a priority of the Office of Personnel Management to reform the way agencies look for and place cyber job candidates.
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No. 2 Marine confirmed by Senate amid top Marine’s health crisis
Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney will perform the duties of commandant while Commandant Gen. Eric Smith remains hospitalized.
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Senate finally confirms Adm. Franchetti as Navy’s top officer
Several other high-level Navy nominations are still awaiting a Senate vote.
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Opinion
How arming Saudi Arabia helped Israel and the United States
The more Saudi Arabia can intercept missiles and drones headed north from Yemen, the less effort Israel will have to spend on defeating those attacks.
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Navy takes early steps with Australian, UK vendors on shared sub work
The U.S. Navy is increasing its submarine work with Australian and British firms, even as it awaits passage of four key measures to enable AUKUS.
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Senate to vote on top Air Force, Navy, USMC leaders in coming days
Chamber leaders are hopeful they'll soon have a solution to hundreds of other stalled nominations.
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Tuberville to seek floor vote on No. 2 Marine leader
Sen. Tommy Tuberville plans to call a floor vote on the nominee for the Corps’ assistant commandant after Gen. Eric M. Smith suffered a health emergency.
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US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, Israel
Secretary Austin outlined U.S. production constraints and made the case to Congress for more funds to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine and Israel.
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Turkey F-16 sale not a done deal, even with Sweden’s NATO bid on track
At least two key U.S. lawmakers have not committed to greenlighting the Turkey F-16 sale, citing concerns beyond Sweden's NATO accession.
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