US troops, bases in Middle East could be targets in conflict with Iran
About 40,000 U.S. personnel are spread throughout the region, giving Iran a chance to strike back at American military forces.
Congress
Navy’s preliminary budget undercuts shipbuilding, senator says
The future looks murky for Navy shipbuilding due to budgetary uncertainty amid lagging ship production, Sen. Roger Wicker said at a recent hearing.
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.
