Air Force pegs cost to modify Qatar-gifted plane at ‘less than $400M’
The service, which will oversee the upgrades, hasn’t provided details on the scope or schedule of the modifications or confirmed who will perform the work.
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Allvin calls Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US air defense
The Air Force's top uniformed leader said that planners need to consider vulnerabilities at military sites once thought untouchable by enemy forces.
It’s time for Congress to bring back ‘Defense Valley’
Congress must ensure that our warfighters gain the most value possible from government and private sector technology development.
Congress to vote on $12.3 billion Ukraine aid package
The bill grants the White House request for $7.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and another $4.5 billion in economic support.
Senators eye critical munitions acquisition fund in NDAA
Senators are pushing to include in the defense policy bill the Pentagon’s request for a critical munitions acquisition fund.
Congress pushes DoD to rule on Gray Eagle drone delivery to Ukraine
Lawmakers are pushing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to accelerate a review on transferring Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine.
Senate to move Pentagon nominees amid critical minerals row
It came down to an industrial access road at a mining district in Alaska.
Paul drops hold on SBIR defense innovation grants after reforms
Congress is set to reauthorize small business grants favored by the Pentagon after Sen. Rand Paul drops his opposition following a compromise.
Congress must act on Small Biz Innovation Research reauthorization
There are two reasons given for Congress’ failure to reauthorize the 40-year-old program: national security and so-called SBIR mills.
How a Republican rift on Ukraine could complicate future aid packages
The schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority.
Congress races to reauthorize innovation grants favored by Pentagon
Democrats and Republicans on the Small Business committees in both the House and Senate convene 'four corners' meeting to negotiate measure.
