Congress

The U.S. Capitol is seen from the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2023.

What to watch as Congress negotiates final defense policy bill

The path to an annual defense policy bill may be unusually tricky this year amid several different provisions in the House and Senate versions.

12 hours ago

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.

8 days ago

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.

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.

14 days ago

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.

14 days ago

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.

2 weeks ago

155mm M795 artillery projectiles are stored during manufacturing process at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pa., Thursday, April 13, 2023.

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.

3 weeks ago

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.

3 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

Senate finally confirms Adm. Franchetti as Navy’s top officer

Several other high-level Navy nominations are still awaiting a Senate vote.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

Senate Armed Services Committee member Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., prepares for U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Timothy Haugh's confirmation hearing to be the next leader of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on July 20, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

5 weeks ago

Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from Niger

The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.

5 weeks ago

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The path to an annual defense policy bill may be unusually tricky this year amid several different provisions in the House and Senate versions.

The chamber unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Azerbaijan security aid for the next two years amid fears Baku may invade southern Armenia.

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.

A Capitol Hill commission says Taiwanese troops should train in the U.S., but plans may already be in the works.

How do temporary spending measures impact military suppliers? We ask that and more of the Pentagon’s former comptroller.

The U.S. Army is eyeing Iron Beam as a possible alternative laser to augment its own fire protection capability.

The service wants to more than triple its stateside 155mm munition production, with infrastructure upgrades planned across the country.

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.

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.

It’s also been a priority of the Office of Personnel Management to reform the way agencies look for and place cyber job candidates.

Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney will perform the duties of commandant while Commandant Gen. Eric Smith remains hospitalized.

Several other high-level Navy nominations are still awaiting a Senate vote.

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.

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.

Chamber leaders are hopeful they'll soon have a solution to hundreds of other stalled nominations.

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.

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.

At least two key U.S. lawmakers have not committed to greenlighting the Turkey F-16 sale, citing concerns beyond Sweden's NATO accession.

The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.