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Proposed Senate defense bill would add $500M in long-term Ukraine aid
The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative is one of two main ways the Pentagon has provided military support to Ukraine over the last three years.
Defense industry aid in limbo as new COVID package drags
It’s been seven weeks since Pentagon officials first pledged to ask Congress for billions of dollars in the next stimulus package to help defense contractors affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but the request remains in limbo.
By Joe Gould
US Air Force relaunches effort to replace MQ-9 Reaper drone
It's take two as the service reaches out to industry for more info on technologies for building a new combat drone.
By Valerie Insinna
Lead Dems back bill to ban live nuclear tests
The Senate’s top Democrat, Sen. Chuck Schumer, is co-sponsoring legislation meant to prevent the Trump administration from restarting explosive nuclear weapons testing.
By Joe Gould
Under fire from all sides, Esper’s next move may dictate his future
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has reportedly angered President Trump and may be on thin ice with the administration.
By Aaron Mehta
Lawmakers scold Air Force over lack of details on massive battle management effort
Some members of Congress seem increasingly frustrated about the Advanced Battle Management System program.
By Valerie Insinna
Major Pentagon IT programs are reducing costs, but development challenges remain
The report found less than half of the 15 IT systems evaluated were performing developmental cybersecurity testing.
By Andrew Eversden
Senate confirms Anderson, Mercado to defense policy jobs
There are still 13 seats at the Pentagon that have no nominee announced.
By Aaron Mehta
Here’s the newest price tag for DoD’s arsenal of equipment
A government watchdog has looked over 121 key defense acquisition programs.
By Aaron Mehta