Michigan bids to become America’s arsenal of rapid defense innovation
Michigan is making a pitch to be America’s factory floor for the future of warfare.
Congress
Senate bill seeks to protect shipbuilding jobs from workforce cuts
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to shield America’s public shipyards from hiring freezes and mass layoffs.
Key senator announces hold on Saudi arms sales after oil cuts
Senator Bob Menendez vowed to block Saudi arms sales after OPEC's decision to cut oil output and Russia's subsequent missile attacks on Kyiv.
White House Arctic strategy calls for enhanced military presence
The enhanced U.S. posture aims to deter increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region as global warming rapidly melts the Polar ice caps.
US approves $3 billion NASAMS air defense kit for Kuwait
The moves paves the way for Kuwait to get the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, which also protects Washington, D.C.
Senate passage of defense bill pushed back until November
Lawmakers will start floor work on the bill next week but aren't expected to make significant progress until after the election.
Senate’s No. 2 Democrat pushes for safer Humvees
Sen. Dick Durbin is unleashing funds for the Army to retrofit accident-prone Humvees with safety upgrades.
US Marines warn against Navy’s FY24 decommission plans
Documents obtained by Defense News reveal plans to decommission amphibious ships, despite an outcry from the Corps over the resulting capability gap.
Menendez seeks path forward for Taiwan defense bill
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Menendez is pushing to amend the NDAA with the Taiwan Policy Act, which includes $6.5 billion in military aid.
Congress passes Ukraine nuclear security funding
The $35 million in Ukraine nonproliferation aid comes amid Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons and shelling near the Zaporizhzhia power plant.
Senators propose China ‘Grand Strategy’ commission to guide US policy
The panel would have two years to make recommendations on U.S. strategy, similar to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
