Lawmakers back White House FY26 plans for more troops, 3.8% pay hike
The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate.
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Proposed Senate defense bill would add $500M in long-term Ukraine aid
The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative is one of two main ways the Pentagon has provided military support to Ukraine over the last three years.
US Army’s next budget invests heavily in drones and electronic warfare
The Army plans to ask for more agile funding for drones, counter-drone and electronic warfare capabilities in its FY26 budget.
Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says
Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
Biden pushed forward with Gaza pier despite warnings, watchdog says
A government watchdog says President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary Gaza aid pier over warnings about its feasibility.
US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of aiding Russia’s war machine
The sanctions are intended to fulfill President Biden's commitments with G-7 counterparts to disrupt Russia’s military supply chains.
Pentagon chief technologist argues case for rapid experimentation fund
The Pentagon's CTO said Wednesday the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve plays a key role in prioritizing experimentation for joint requirements.
Air Force says restoring nukes on some B-52s would cost $4.5 million
Congress has proposed assessing what it would cost to shore up the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal in the coming years.
The US election and NATO: What’s at stake
The upcoming U.S. presidential election could transform the alliance and America's role in it, analysts say.
Delivery of AM General’s first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles delayed
The initial Joint Light Tactical Vehicles from AM General are delayed by six months as production shifts from Oshkosh Defense and improvements are made.
Issa urges House colleagues to learn from South China Sea crises
Keynote speakers at CSIS' event said international law needs to be obeyed in the South China Sea.
