


Pentagon says small business programs not part of grant funding pause
The department does not believe SBIR and STTR programs fall within the scope of an Office of Management and Budget order to halt federal grant funding.

Pentagon
Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearing
Former FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.

Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.

Space Force sends Congress $1 billion list of unfunded projects
The list includes $846 million in classified projects.

Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending bill
The U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.

Granger, Gallagher leave committee posts as House GOP majority shrinks
Kay Granger steps down as appropriations chair and China panel chair Mike Gallagher announces his resignation in April, shrinking the GOP majority.

Air Force to add 5 new Compass Call electronic-attack planes in 2025
The Air Force is planning to receive five EA-37B Compass Call electronic-warfare aircraft in 2025 as it moves forward with plans to retire its predecessor.

Space Command seeks $1.2 billion to counter threats in orbit
The bulk of the request would support classified programs to develop capabilities aimed at fending off aggression from China and Russia.

Opinion
FY24 defense appropriations bill invests in more modern, ready force
We cannot rely on our legacy arsenal to retain military advantage and deter threats.

Defense spending bill has some Ukraine aid, multiyear munitions buys
Congress released the text of the $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, which includes some Ukraine aid and funding for multiyear munitions contracts.

Congress wants US Air Force to better explain reorganization plans
The Air Force says this reorganization is needed to prepare it for a fight against China, but lawmakers say they need to hear more about these plans.
