Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to Trump
Lawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department.
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Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut
The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.
Russia-Ukraine lessons to boost US electronic warfare, Sen. Reed says
"We are in a tremendously dynamic situation," said Sen. Jack Reed, "where technology is changing rapidly, techniques are changing rapidly."
Alone and unafraid: How to prepare to fight and win the next war
As policymakers and war planners prepare for a potential of near-peer conflict — the biggest fight of modern times — two imperatives must be considered.
China surpasses US in number of ICBM launchers
The STRATCOM notification prompted Republicans to push for expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal beyond the current modernization efforts.
Congress must restore order to the Navy’s amphibious ship program
If the relocated Marines are no longer in position to engage enemy ships or missiles, they become irrelevant.
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.
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.
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.
Snagged military fuel card contract triggers lawmaker scrutiny
Rep. Michael Waltz raised alarms about the AIR Card contract process.
