America should save emergency spending for emergencies We have the chance to think differently about how Pentagon spending might look different. Let's not waste the opportunity. By: Erica Fein and Mandy Smithberger 1 day ago
Defense lawmakers shift to ‘paper’ hearings to keep military budget process moving The Senate Armed Services Committee typically hols numerous hearings throughout the spring in advance of their draft of the national defense authorization bill. By: Leo Shane III 3 days ago
America’s bomber force is too small and getting smaller A former Air Force vice chief of staff argues that America’s bomber force is in a crisis. By: Gen. John Michael Loh (ret.) March 12
A fix for the KC-46 is already a year late Boeing is projected to begin rolling out a fix in 2023-2024. By: Valerie Insinna and Joe Gould March 3
Strategic Command boss warns of nuclear ‘point of no return’ The Pentagon alone plans to spend more than $87 billion on nuclear programs in the next five years. By: Aaron Mehta February 28
Lawmaker asks Esper: Should the Army pay for sealift? An influential lawmaker is wondering if the U.S. Army should be on the hook to pay for its own transportation. By: David B. Larter February 28
Lawmakers fight Trump’s border wall cash grab from DoD Lawmakers are taking new action in response to the Trump administration’s move to shift $3.8 billion from military programs toward the border wall. By: Joe Gould February 26
US Air Force’s top officer talks about the budget and why he won’t drop the 386-squadron goal In an exclusive interview with Defense News, Gen. Dave Goldfein breaks down the Air Force's strategy for getting Congress on board a controversial budget. By: Valerie Insinna February 24
Convincing Congress: Secretive programs could prove harmful to Air Force funding plans Lifting the veil of secrecy on some programs in the Air Force's FY21 budget request could be the key to getting lawmakers on board with controversial retirements of legacy aircraft. By: Valerie Insinna February 23
Here is the first thing the Air Force would fund if it had more money in FY21 Congress is going to have to step in if it wants the Air Force to make a Skyborg prototype this year. By: Valerie Insinna February 21
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