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Lawmakers try hitting pause on plan to buy communications satellite
The provision would prevent the service from buying a 12th WGS satellite until it certifies whether its needs could be met by a commercial provider.
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Key lawmakers flex new positions to bolster shipbuilding industry
Lawmakers representing major shipbuilding states have taken on new leadership roles in Congress — and they’re looking to expand the industry’s capacity.
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House’s draft defense bill pressures Pentagon on Space Command HQ
An Alabama Republican now heads the House Armed Services Committee, which just released draft legislation freezing Space Command construction in Colorado.
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Lockheed teams with New York chipmaker to onshore production
The Senate Majority Leader touted a partnership between Lockheed Martin and a chipmaker based in his state, hoping it will unlock funds from his Chips Act.
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House committee boosts shipbuilding plans despite budget caps
A House defense policy bill would accelerate submarine and amphibious construction, though it’s unclear where the money will come from amid budget caps.
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House panel proposes expanded role for Pentagon’s top tech official
The draft fiscal 2024 defense policy bill would expand the role to focus more heavily on commercial technology integration.
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Lawmakers seek clearer picture of nuclear command and control
A filter specifically for NC3 would help “aggregate and better track sustainment and modernization efforts,” according to the draft language.
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US Air Force would get A-10, F-15 retirements in draft policy bill
This would be the second year in a row in which Congress would allow the Air Force to retire A-10s, following years of disagreements.
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Marines want $200M for powerful drone-killing machines
By fall 2024, Marine Corps low altitude air defense battalions will begin receiving a powerful new weapon.
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Five urgent steps to prevent American military defeat in the Pacific
Wargaming and operational exercises show that long-range strike weapons are America’s most reliable tool to win a conflict with China.
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Lawmakers try hitting pause on plan to buy communications satellite
The provision would prevent the service from buying a 12th WGS satellite until it certifies whether its needs could be met by a commercial provider.
-
Key lawmakers flex new positions to bolster shipbuilding industry
Lawmakers representing major shipbuilding states have taken on new leadership roles in Congress — and they’re looking to expand the industry’s capacity.
-
House’s draft defense bill pressures Pentagon on Space Command HQ
An Alabama Republican now heads the House Armed Services Committee, which just released draft legislation freezing Space Command construction in Colorado.
-
Lockheed teams with New York chipmaker to onshore production
The Senate Majority Leader touted a partnership between Lockheed Martin and a chipmaker based in his state, hoping it will unlock funds from his Chips Act.
-
House committee boosts shipbuilding plans despite budget caps
A House defense policy bill would accelerate submarine and amphibious construction, though it’s unclear where the money will come from amid budget caps.
-
House panel proposes expanded role for Pentagon’s top tech official
The draft fiscal 2024 defense policy bill would expand the role to focus more heavily on commercial technology integration.
-
Lawmakers seek clearer picture of nuclear command and control
A filter specifically for NC3 would help “aggregate and better track sustainment and modernization efforts,” according to the draft language.
-
US Air Force would get A-10, F-15 retirements in draft policy bill
This would be the second year in a row in which Congress would allow the Air Force to retire A-10s, following years of disagreements.
-
Marines want $200M for powerful drone-killing machines
By fall 2024, Marine Corps low altitude air defense battalions will begin receiving a powerful new weapon.
-
Five urgent steps to prevent American military defeat in the Pacific
Wargaming and operational exercises show that long-range strike weapons are America’s most reliable tool to win a conflict with China.
-
Lawmakers try hitting pause on plan to buy communications satellite
The provision would prevent the service from buying a 12th WGS satellite until it certifies whether its needs could be met by a commercial provider.
-
Key lawmakers flex new positions to bolster shipbuilding industry
Lawmakers representing major shipbuilding states have taken on new leadership roles in Congress — and they’re looking to expand the industry’s capacity.
-
House’s draft defense bill pressures Pentagon on Space Command HQ
An Alabama Republican now heads the House Armed Services Committee, which just released draft legislation freezing Space Command construction in Colorado.
-
Lockheed teams with New York chipmaker to onshore production
The Senate Majority Leader touted a partnership between Lockheed Martin and a chipmaker based in his state, hoping it will unlock funds from his Chips Act.
-
House committee boosts shipbuilding plans despite budget caps
A House defense policy bill would accelerate submarine and amphibious construction, though it’s unclear where the money will come from amid budget caps.
-
House panel proposes expanded role for Pentagon’s top tech official
The draft fiscal 2024 defense policy bill would expand the role to focus more heavily on commercial technology integration.
-
Lawmakers seek clearer picture of nuclear command and control
A filter specifically for NC3 would help “aggregate and better track sustainment and modernization efforts,” according to the draft language.
-
US Air Force would get A-10, F-15 retirements in draft policy bill
This would be the second year in a row in which Congress would allow the Air Force to retire A-10s, following years of disagreements.
-
Marines want $200M for powerful drone-killing machines
By fall 2024, Marine Corps low altitude air defense battalions will begin receiving a powerful new weapon.
-
Five urgent steps to prevent American military defeat in the Pacific
Wargaming and operational exercises show that long-range strike weapons are America’s most reliable tool to win a conflict with China.



