Congress

Congress lays groundwork for AUKUS export control reform

The White House and Congress are pushing for U.S. export control reforms in order to implement AUKUS cooperation on hypersonics, AI and quantum technology.

12 hours ago

US Space Force seeks $16 billion to track hypersonic missiles

The Space Force's strategy is to launch smaller satellites to lower orbits to better track hypersonic missile threats from China and Russia.

22 hours ago

Space

Space Force seeking $1.2B for ‘Long Range Kill Chains’ target tracking

Because the program is mostly classified, the budget documents offer few details on the sensors the service will develop.

Superlatives in the FY24 budget request won’t cut it for US forces

Congress will have to bail out the military again and pay the full costs of inflation.

3 days ago

Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin

The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.

3 days ago

Why the US Navy’s budget plan creates uncertainty for shipbuilders

Dualities are emerging in the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding plans, leaving industry to wonder what to make of the sea service’s near-term spending plans.

3 days ago

First wave of tech to defend Guam from newer threats due in 2024

The architecture to defend Gaum from complex missile threats will begin to take shape on the island with the delivery of launchers and radars next year.

6 days ago

Marines accelerate Force Design transformation in FY24 budget request

The commandant also previewed his wish list, which will go to lawmakers later this month.

6 days ago

Pentagon starts work on secretive experiment to aid long-range fires

The DoD has begun executing the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve’s first demonstration series, according to its chief technology officer, Heidi Shyu.

7 days ago

How the US plans to expand its submarine industrial base for AUKUS

The Defense Department and Congress will need to pour billions of dollars into the submarine industrial base to prepare to sell Australia AUKUS submarines.

8 days ago

Pentagon takes budget cuts ‘seriously’ ahead of congressional battles

Defense Secretary Austin is responding to a Democratic query that details the impact of proposed GOP budget on the Pentagon.

8 days ago

Space Force wants to trim missile warning satellite program

The proposal would cut one geosynchronous satellite from the service's Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program.

9 days ago

New US nuclear chief takes fresh stance on sea-launched cruise missile

Gen. Anthony Cotton, who commands the U.S. nuclear arsenal, is less bullish than his predecessor on congressional efforts to develop SLCM-N.

9 days ago

First unit gets new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles replacing old M113s

The U.S. Army has fielded the new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles to its first unit, a major step toward modernizing the force's combat vehicles.

9 days ago

Pentagon keeps Ukraine aid out of budget, punting to divided Congress

The Pentagon is opting to keep funding Ukraine with emergency spending bills despite previous testimony it was working to integrate it in the base budget.

10 days ago

Navy seeks to increase end strength amid recruitment challenges

The Navy wants to bolster its active-duty end strength by more than 5,000 sailors in fiscal 2024.

10 days ago

Corps plans to spend more money on retaining, training Marines

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 allocates $77 million for reenlistment bonuses.

10 days ago

Why the US Navy wants to retire eight ships early

The Navy wants to retire three cruisers, three amphibs and two Independence LCSs early — even though Congress saved four of these eight ships last year.

10 days ago

Missile Defense Agency prioritizes Guam in budget proposal

The Missile Defense Agency's budget focuses on building an air and missile defense architecture to defend Guam.

10 days ago

Air Force proposes stagnant workforce, flight time in FY24 budget

Most of the fiscal 2024 funding request — $185.1 billion — would go toward the Air Force. Another $30 billion would head to the Space Force.

10 days ago

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The White House and Congress are pushing for U.S. export control reforms in order to implement AUKUS cooperation on hypersonics, AI and quantum technology.

The Space Force's strategy is to launch smaller satellites to lower orbits to better track hypersonic missile threats from China and Russia.

Because the program is mostly classified, the budget documents offer few details on the sensors the service will develop.

Congress will have to bail out the military again and pay the full costs of inflation.

The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.

Dualities are emerging in the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding plans, leaving industry to wonder what to make of the sea service’s near-term spending plans.

The architecture to defend Gaum from complex missile threats will begin to take shape on the island with the delivery of launchers and radars next year.

The commandant also previewed his wish list, which will go to lawmakers later this month.

The DoD has begun executing the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve’s first demonstration series, according to its chief technology officer, Heidi Shyu.

The Defense Department and Congress will need to pour billions of dollars into the submarine industrial base to prepare to sell Australia AUKUS submarines.

Defense Secretary Austin is responding to a Democratic query that details the impact of proposed GOP budget on the Pentagon.

The proposal would cut one geosynchronous satellite from the service's Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program.

Gen. Anthony Cotton, who commands the U.S. nuclear arsenal, is less bullish than his predecessor on congressional efforts to develop SLCM-N.

The U.S. Army has fielded the new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles to its first unit, a major step toward modernizing the force's combat vehicles.

The Pentagon is opting to keep funding Ukraine with emergency spending bills despite previous testimony it was working to integrate it in the base budget.

The Navy wants to bolster its active-duty end strength by more than 5,000 sailors in fiscal 2024.

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 allocates $77 million for reenlistment bonuses.

The Navy wants to retire three cruisers, three amphibs and two Independence LCSs early — even though Congress saved four of these eight ships last year.

The Missile Defense Agency's budget focuses on building an air and missile defense architecture to defend Guam.

Most of the fiscal 2024 funding request — $185.1 billion — would go toward the Air Force. Another $30 billion would head to the Space Force.