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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marines accelerate Force Design transformation in FY24 budget request
The commandant also previewed his wish list, which will go to lawmakers later this month.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Corps plans to spend more money on retaining, training Marines
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 allocates $77 million for reenlistment bonuses.
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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.
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