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Connecticut lawmakers demand more information on Army helicopter award

The Army this week declined to discuss its FLRAA decision with lawmakers, citing the protest period.

12 hours ago

Senators want to block Turkey F-16 sale until NATO expansion succeeds

Senators won't greenlight the F-16 sale unless Turkey allows Sweden and Finland into NATO. And at least one is calling for sanctions over the impasse.

29 hours ago

Armed Services panel finalizes roster with three new GOP senators

Sen. Roger Wicker will serve as the Armed Services Committee's new ranking member while three new Republicans join. Democrats retained all former members.

GOP pushes tougher China dual-use sanctions, cites lax enforcement

The new House Foreign Affairs chairman worries that the Commerce Department grants too many licenses for technology that the Chinese military could use.

4 days ago

Snagged military fuel card contract triggers lawmaker scrutiny

Rep. Michael Waltz raised alarms about the AIR Card contract process.

5 days ago

Warren to FTC: Block L3Harris-Aerojet deal, undo Northrop-Orbital ATK

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

8 days ago

The Capitol in Washington, D.C., is seen Nov. 4, 2022.

Armed Services committee adds 11 members, quality of life panel

Eleven new Republican lawmakers were named to the influential panel, joining 20 returning GOP members from last session.

9 days ago

Colorado Dem threatens to hold Pentagon nominees over Space Command HQ

The latest threat to Senate confirmation of Pentagon nominees is coming from President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats over the Space Command headquarters.

10 days ago

Turkey F-16 sale in congressional limbo amid Lockheed backlog

Congress hasn't approved an F-16 sale to Turkey. Even if it does, Ankara will likely have to contend with a lengthy production queue for the in-demand jet.

2 weeks ago

How a new commission will fix disputes over US Navy’s force structure

An underlying problem is that the Defense Department and the Navy have lost credibility in force planning and acquisition.

2 weeks ago

Lawmakers chart ‘middle course’ on space-based missile warning funding

Congress gave the Space Force $450 million more in fiscal 2023 for space-based missile warning and tracking. Does that mean lawmakers endorse its strategy?

3 weeks ago

Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreement

Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings.

3 weeks ago

Congress announces commission to review National Defense Strategy

Four members served on the 2018 National Defense Strategy Commission, which defense hawks in Congress wielded to argue for higher military budgets.

3 weeks ago

GOP pick to lead House China committee vows to win ‘new Cold War’

Rep. Mike Gallagher has vowed to lead a bipartisan committee that will tackle Chinese military modernization, threats to Taiwan and defense supply chains.

3 weeks ago

Senate makes headway on Pentagon nominees after Hawley’s TikTok deal

The Senate is making progress on confirming the remaining seven Pentagon nominees after a deal with Josh Hawley, who had held up their confirmation votes.

4 weeks ago

McCarthy’s troubled speaker bid raises questions about Ukraine

Rep. Kevin McCarthy's conservative opponents are using his prior support for Ukraine aid as a reason for thwarting his bid to become House speaker.

4 weeks ago

‘Special pay’ keeps Pentagon’s cyber experts from jumping ship

Services “spent at least $160 million on cyber retention bonuses annually” from fiscal 2017 to 2021, the Government Accountability Office said.

5 weeks ago

Congress mandates more oversight on Pentagon plans for defending Guam

Lawmakers also want more oversight from the Missile Defense Agency's mission to defend the U.S. territory — a top priority.

6 weeks ago

Congress passes funding bill with major cash infusion for Pentagon

Congress passed $817 billion in Pentagon funding on top of more Ukraine aid. The bill includes directives on littoral combat ships and aircraft transfers.

6 weeks ago

Biden OKs defense bill despite military COVID vaccine repeal

The defense authorization bill includes $871 billion in military spending priorities for fiscal 2023.

6 weeks ago

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The Army this week declined to discuss its FLRAA decision with lawmakers, citing the protest period.

Senators won't greenlight the F-16 sale unless Turkey allows Sweden and Finland into NATO. And at least one is calling for sanctions over the impasse.

Sen. Roger Wicker will serve as the Armed Services Committee's new ranking member while three new Republicans join. Democrats retained all former members.

The new House Foreign Affairs chairman worries that the Commerce Department grants too many licenses for technology that the Chinese military could use.

Rep. Michael Waltz raised alarms about the AIR Card contract process.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

Eleven new Republican lawmakers were named to the influential panel, joining 20 returning GOP members from last session.

The latest threat to Senate confirmation of Pentagon nominees is coming from President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats over the Space Command headquarters.

Congress hasn't approved an F-16 sale to Turkey. Even if it does, Ankara will likely have to contend with a lengthy production queue for the in-demand jet.

An underlying problem is that the Defense Department and the Navy have lost credibility in force planning and acquisition.

Congress gave the Space Force $450 million more in fiscal 2023 for space-based missile warning and tracking. Does that mean lawmakers endorse its strategy?

Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings.

Four members served on the 2018 National Defense Strategy Commission, which defense hawks in Congress wielded to argue for higher military budgets.

Rep. Mike Gallagher has vowed to lead a bipartisan committee that will tackle Chinese military modernization, threats to Taiwan and defense supply chains.

The Senate is making progress on confirming the remaining seven Pentagon nominees after a deal with Josh Hawley, who had held up their confirmation votes.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy's conservative opponents are using his prior support for Ukraine aid as a reason for thwarting his bid to become House speaker.

Services “spent at least $160 million on cyber retention bonuses annually” from fiscal 2017 to 2021, the Government Accountability Office said.

Lawmakers also want more oversight from the Missile Defense Agency's mission to defend the U.S. territory — a top priority.

Congress passed $817 billion in Pentagon funding on top of more Ukraine aid. The bill includes directives on littoral combat ships and aircraft transfers.

The defense authorization bill includes $871 billion in military spending priorities for fiscal 2023.