Defense Budget and Appropriations

How a new commission will fix disputes over US Navy’s force structure

An underlying problem is that the Defense Department and the Navy have lost credibility in force planning and acquisition.

13 days ago

Lawmakers chart ‘middle course’ on space-based missile warning funding

Congress gave the Space Force $450 million more in fiscal 2023 for space-based missile warning and tracking. Does that mean lawmakers endorse its strategy?

2 weeks ago

Budget

Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreement

Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings.

‘Special pay’ keeps Pentagon’s cyber experts from jumping ship

Services “spent at least $160 million on cyber retention bonuses annually” from fiscal 2017 to 2021, the Government Accountability Office said.

5 weeks ago

Congress mandates more oversight on Pentagon plans for defending Guam

Lawmakers also want more oversight from the Missile Defense Agency's mission to defend the U.S. territory — a top priority.

5 weeks ago

Congress passes funding bill with major cash infusion for Pentagon

Congress passed $817 billion in Pentagon funding on top of more Ukraine aid. The bill includes directives on littoral combat ships and aircraft transfers.

5 weeks ago

White House announces Patriots for Ukraine amid Zelenskyy visit

The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Washington for a meeting with President Joe Biden and an address to Congress.

6 weeks ago

Congress forgoes $2 billion Taiwan security grants in favor of loans

Taiwan loses out on a behind-the-scenes Capitol Hill clash that ended with the omnibus using loans instead of grants to fund U.S. military aid.

6 weeks ago

Congress boosts Pentagon budget, Ukraine spending in omnibus

The Pentagon will receive a $69.3 billion budget increase over FY 22 on top of another $27.9 in emergency funding to support Ukraine.

6 weeks ago

Congress authorizes 8% defense budget increase

The bill provides more aid for Taiwan and Ukraine, repeals the COVID vaccine mandate, provides a 4.6% troop pay raise and bolsters munitions production.

6 weeks ago

Congress clashes on loans vs. grants for Taiwan military aid

A behind-the-scenes debate over Taiwan security aid in the omnibus spending bill pits Taipei against congressional appropriators.

7 weeks ago

Congress is building a stronger fleet than the Navy

Lawmakers expect candor from Navy leaders about how their budgets impact their ability to build the fleet we need.

7 weeks ago

Congress supersizes munitions production with emergency authorities

The NDAA provides billions in munitions funding and emergency procurement authorities with an eye toward competing against China and supporting Ukraine.

7 weeks ago

US Navy secretary sees no need to rush next-gen destroyer program

The industrial base is behind on destroyer deliveries, but SECNAV wants to continue the line "for a long period of time" instead of rushing to start DDG(X)

7 weeks ago

Defense bill underlines need for tactically responsive space program

The language continues a three-year push from lawmakers for the service to prioritize the capability.

7 weeks ago

House passes defense bill with more Taiwan, Ukraine security aid

The compromise bill provides additional security aid to Ukraine and Taiwan, even as it drops House provisions that would have restricted arms transfers.

8 weeks ago

White House steps in as Navy, Pentagon feud over amphibious ship study

An official has described to Defense News a standoff between the Navy and the Pentagon, and how the White House had to play arbitrator.

8 weeks ago

A graphical look at scenarios for the US defense budget through 2027

The president's budget requests could go his way, but there are also other routes appropriators might take.

8 weeks ago

How a Republican majority in the House will affect defense policy

The GOP will control the House next year, but the narrow lead and conservative divide could complicate their defense agenda.

8 weeks ago

Congress reveals plan to increase defense budget by 8%

The $858 billion bill allocates funds to help the Pentagon cope with inflation, procure additional weapons systems and bolster munitions production.

8 weeks ago

Budget

Defense News offers premier news and analysis about budget and appropriations affecting defense programs to keep military and industry decision-makers informed.

An underlying problem is that the Defense Department and the Navy have lost credibility in force planning and acquisition.

Congress gave the Space Force $450 million more in fiscal 2023 for space-based missile warning and tracking. Does that mean lawmakers endorse its strategy?

Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings.

Services “spent at least $160 million on cyber retention bonuses annually” from fiscal 2017 to 2021, the Government Accountability Office said.

Lawmakers also want more oversight from the Missile Defense Agency's mission to defend the U.S. territory — a top priority.

Congress passed $817 billion in Pentagon funding on top of more Ukraine aid. The bill includes directives on littoral combat ships and aircraft transfers.

The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Washington for a meeting with President Joe Biden and an address to Congress.

Taiwan loses out on a behind-the-scenes Capitol Hill clash that ended with the omnibus using loans instead of grants to fund U.S. military aid.

The Pentagon will receive a $69.3 billion budget increase over FY 22 on top of another $27.9 in emergency funding to support Ukraine.

The bill provides more aid for Taiwan and Ukraine, repeals the COVID vaccine mandate, provides a 4.6% troop pay raise and bolsters munitions production.

A behind-the-scenes debate over Taiwan security aid in the omnibus spending bill pits Taipei against congressional appropriators.

Lawmakers expect candor from Navy leaders about how their budgets impact their ability to build the fleet we need.

The NDAA provides billions in munitions funding and emergency procurement authorities with an eye toward competing against China and supporting Ukraine.

The industrial base is behind on destroyer deliveries, but SECNAV wants to continue the line "for a long period of time" instead of rushing to start DDG(X)

The language continues a three-year push from lawmakers for the service to prioritize the capability.

The compromise bill provides additional security aid to Ukraine and Taiwan, even as it drops House provisions that would have restricted arms transfers.

An official has described to Defense News a standoff between the Navy and the Pentagon, and how the White House had to play arbitrator.

The president's budget requests could go his way, but there are also other routes appropriators might take.

The GOP will control the House next year, but the narrow lead and conservative divide could complicate their defense agenda.

The $858 billion bill allocates funds to help the Pentagon cope with inflation, procure additional weapons systems and bolster munitions production.