Budget for secretive military intelligence program hits nine-year spending high Military Intelligence Program funding for last year was the highest since 2011. By: Aaron Mehta 6 days ago
SCOTUS to rule on use of Pentagon funds for border wall, but money already spent A lawsuit is challenging $2.5 billion reprogrammed for the wall, but those contracts have long since been awarded. By: Meghann Myers October 20
End the Pentagon’s OCO slush fund After 19 years of conflict in Afghanistan, the notion that funding for war fighting cannot be planned for in the regular budget is laughable. By: Sean Kennedy October 14
Thornberry on overseas priorities, funding and advice to his successor The House and Senate are expected to reconcile their respective versions of the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, but not before the outcome of the Nov. 3 elections, according to House Armed Services Committee ranking member Mac Thornberry, R-Texas. By: Joe Gould September 20
The new US Air Force chief has a reputation of only asking for what he needs. He’s going to need a lot. Gen. CQ Brown's colleagues call him a "quiet giant" with a Rolodex as long as his list of appointments overseas. But does he have the ability to revolutionize the Air Force before it's too late? By: Valerie Insinna September 11
Budget dysfunction threatens delays to US Navy’s Columbia program Barring congressional action, a stopgap spending measure would inject delays into the Columbia-class submarine program. By: David B. Larter and Joe Gould September 3
The defense industry remains in dire straits. Congress must pass another relief package. The additional costs to respond to COVID-19 were not part of the original contracts the companies are currently performing. By: Mackenzie Eaglen August 18
Next coronavirus relief package must include a big defense boost, GOP leaders argue Congressional leaders are negotiating another multi-trillion package of coronavirus relief spending, to include some money for the Defense Department. By: Leo Shane III August 6
With billions of dollars at stake, let’s responsibly and deliberately spend America’s funds Two lawmakers warn that hastily passing out money is simply not the solution to a complex problem. By: Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Adam Smith August 6
Washington isn’t listening to the Air Force and Space Force The Department of the Air Force, responsible for training and equipping two military services, has been underfunded for decades, resulting in significant shortfalls in readiness and modernization. By: Col. Keith Zuegel (ret.) August 3
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