


House passes Trump megabill with $150 billion in military funding
The bill includes $150 billion for the Pentagon, earmarked for shipbuilding, the Golden Dome and restocking precision weapons, among other priorities.

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All US military boots should be made in America, lawmakers contend
The bill requires all combat boots worn by U.S. service members, including optional boots, to be American-made.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Corps plans to spend more money on retaining, training Marines
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 allocates $77 million for reenlistment bonuses.

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.
