Army budget leaders talk spending smarter, audit pressure
The Army is likely to face another flat budget in a tough economy, which could put modernization efforts in the crosshairs.
Congress
House leaders urge White House to share more tech with Australia, UK
Two top Republican lawmakers in the House say the U.S. restrictions on arms exports could hinder competition with China.
Space Force picks four firms to design ‘Resilient GPS’ satellites
The Space Force has told Congress it plans to spend $1 billion on Resilient GPS over the next five years.
Senators offer new bill to sanction backers of China maritime militia
The legislation is in response to gray-zone activities that the U.S. and its partners have struggled to address.
Nearly $6B in Ukraine aid at risk if Congress doesn’t act by month-end
The Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.
US Army’s next budget invests heavily in drones and electronic warfare
The Army plans to ask for more agile funding for drones, counter-drone and electronic warfare capabilities in its FY26 budget.
Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says
Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
Biden pushed forward with Gaza pier despite warnings, watchdog says
A government watchdog says President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary Gaza aid pier over warnings about its feasibility.
US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of aiding Russia’s war machine
The sanctions are intended to fulfill President Biden's commitments with G-7 counterparts to disrupt Russia’s military supply chains.
Pentagon chief technologist argues case for rapid experimentation fund
The Pentagon's CTO said Wednesday the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve plays a key role in prioritizing experimentation for joint requirements.
Air Force says restoring nukes on some B-52s would cost $4.5 million
Congress has proposed assessing what it would cost to shore up the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal in the coming years.
The US election and NATO: What’s at stake
The upcoming U.S. presidential election could transform the alliance and America's role in it, analysts say.
Delivery of AM General’s first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles delayed
The initial Joint Light Tactical Vehicles from AM General are delayed by six months as production shifts from Oshkosh Defense and improvements are made.
Issa urges House colleagues to learn from South China Sea crises
Keynote speakers at CSIS' event said international law needs to be obeyed in the South China Sea.
As more NATO countries meet spending targets, some push to raise goals
Over 2/3 of NATO allies now meet the minimum defense spending requirement but some are pushing to raise the target amid uncertainty over Russia and Trump.
Defense Innovation Unit should expand across US, lawmakers say
The Senate Armed Services Committee’s fiscal 2025 defense policy bill includes a provision requiring DIU to craft a plan to increase its U.S. footprint.
Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25
House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.
