


China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”

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Over $13 billion in US military aid to Israel improperly tracked: IG
Investigators warned that such lapses increase the risk of sensitive U.S. weapons technology falling into the hands of hostile actors.

Pentagon budget aims to max munitions production, make multiyear buys
Pentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24.

Pentagon seeks 21% boost in cyberspace spending
The fiscal 2024 budget blueprint arrives days after the Biden administration shared its latest national cybersecurity strategy.

White House asks for $11 billion more for Navy, Marine Corps spending
Documents published by OMB offer an early look at the services' budget requests ahead of the Pentagon's rollout next week.

Defense Production Act to speed hypersonics development, Pentagon says
The White House recently authorized the use of DPA Title III authorities to “rebuild and expand the nation’s domestic hypersonics industrial base."

GOP blasts ‘inadequate’ Biden defense budget as it vows spending cuts
Republicans lay the groundwork to boost the president's defense budget request, even as they vow to slash overall spending.

Pentagon wants to spur cyber talent exchange with tech industry
“We want to move from rewarding longevity" to a system that allows individuals to go out for three years "and come back, without penalty."

China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.

Pentagon’s counter-drone boss tackles rising threat
Defense News sat down with Maj. Gen. Sean Gainey, the Joint Counter-UAS Office director, to discuss what the organization plans to accomplish next.

US must revive, dominate electronic warfare, Pentagon CIO Sherman says
"As we get ready for China," CIO John Sherman told Congress, "we better be able to fight and dominate in this space."
