Navy’s preliminary budget undercuts shipbuilding, senator says
The future looks murky for Navy shipbuilding due to budgetary uncertainty amid lagging ship production, Sen. Roger Wicker said at a recent hearing.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Taiwan’s military reform is failing where it matters most
A smart conscription system is not only about defense but also about empowering Taiwan’s future, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Patrick Ko
New COVID-19 bill extends contractor reimbursement, but no new funding
A proposed $748 billion coronavirus relief proposal includes an extension of a prized reimbursement program for federal contractors.
By Joe Gould
Space Force selects new prototype consortium manager
The Space Enterprise Consortium Reloaded is set to funnel up to $12 billion to rapid prototyping efforts over the next 10 years.
By Nathan Strout
Sweden ups defense budget 40% due to regional tensions
The 349-member Riksdag assembly approved the largest hike in 70 years, bringing the annual defense budget by 2025 to $11 billion.
Reported Russian hack of US systems has implications for DoD network security plans
The breach highlights security risks posed by third-party vendors.
By Andrew Eversden and Mark Pomerleau
Turkey, Ukraine seeking broader space cooperation
The Turkish Space Agency is responsible for the civilian applications of Turkish-Ukrainian space efforts, while Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries is administering the military aspect of programs.
Who could be Lloyd Austin’s deputy defense secretary?
Sources say there are two top contenders for the No. 2 position at the Pentagon, but who would be the best fit with Lloyd Austin, the defense secretary nominee?
By Aaron Mehta
Newt Gingrich and loyalists tapped for Defense Policy Board as Henry Kissinger is ousted
The Trump administration has continued efforts to replace Pentagon advisers with loyalists.
By Joe Gould
US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over purchase of Russian missile defense system
Prior to Monday, the U.S. had kicked Turkey out of its F-35 stealth fighter development and training program over the S-400 purchase.
Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto defense bill
Republican and Democratic lawmakers say the National Defense Authorization Act would be tough on China.
‘Race matters’: Austin advocates tout his historic candidacy in the face of other concerns
Advocates of Lloyd Austin for defense secretary are asking lawmakers to think hard about another topic: the general’s race.
By Joe Gould