To combat China, Pentagon eyeing multi-year munition buys in FY24

To combat China, Pentagon eyeing multi-year munition buys in FY24
To combat China, Pentagon eyeing multi-year munition buys in FY24

A possible budget addendum may also be coming for two additional multi-year buys, one for PAC-3 missiles and the other for GMLRS.

Banking on Ukrainian supplemental, Pentagon details $842 billion FY24 spending plan

Banking on Ukrainian supplemental, Pentagon details $842 billion FY24 spending plan
Banking on Ukrainian supplemental, Pentagon details $842 billion FY24 spending plan

“There are no big plot twists in this budget where we’re going off in some new directions of new initiatives that you never heard of from us before,” a senior defense official.

White House requests $842 billion to fund Pentagon in 2024

White House requests $842 billion to fund Pentagon in 2024
White House requests $842 billion to fund Pentagon in 2024

That request to Congress includes $6 billion to support Ukraine, NATO, and other European partner states, and $9.1 billion for DoD’s Pacific Deterrence Initiative.

Space Force FY24 request likely to jump by billions, but lawmakers may balk: Analyst

Space Force FY24 request likely to jump by billions, but lawmakers may balk: Analyst
Space Force FY24 request likely to jump by billions, but lawmakers may balk: Analyst

While there’s broad support on the Hill for space operations, long-time space budget guru Mike Tierney says language in recent policy and appropriations bills suggests lawmakers want Space Force and the Pentagon to “show their work.”

‘Out of control’: DoD reviews use of super-secret SAP classification, for space programs and beyond

‘Out of control’: DoD reviews use of super-secret SAP classification, for space programs and beyond
‘Out of control’: DoD reviews use of super-secret SAP classification, for space programs and beyond

John Plumb, DoD assistant secretary for space policy, suggested overuse of SAPs is hindering information sharing across programs and, more importantly, to allies.

‘Reimagining how we fight’: SASC chairman details 4 priorities for coming year

‘Reimagining how we fight’: SASC chairman details 4 priorities for coming year
‘Reimagining how we fight’: SASC chairman details 4 priorities for coming year

Referring in part to the Ukraine conflict, Sen. Jack Reed told reporters, “We are in a tremendously dynamic situation where technologies are changing rapidly, techniques are changing rapidly [and so are] operational issues.”

‘Unclear’ reporting guidance, ‘inaccurate’ data hamper Mid-Tier Acquisition oversight: GAO

‘Unclear’ reporting guidance, ‘inaccurate’ data hamper Mid-Tier Acquisition oversight: GAO
‘Unclear’ reporting guidance, ‘inaccurate’ data hamper Mid-Tier Acquisition oversight: GAO

The watchdog report in particular hones in on concerns about a lack of transparency in service and Pentagon component MTA programs.

Oversight or overkill? DoD faces new congressional order to detail Mid-Tier Acquisitions

Oversight or overkill? DoD faces new congressional order to detail Mid-Tier Acquisitions
Oversight or overkill? DoD faces new congressional order to detail Mid-Tier Acquisitions

While lawmakers worry over lack of oversight, MITRE’s Pete Modigliani tells Breaking Defense, “The Middle Tier of Acquisition pathway is one of DoD’s most valuable tools to rapidly deliver capabilities … to deter China’s threat.”

To refill Army stockpiles, multi-year munition buys are ‘in the works’: Official

To refill Army stockpiles, multi-year munition buys are ‘in the works’: Official
To refill Army stockpiles, multi-year munition buys are ‘in the works’: Official

At a time when the US is continuing to pledge more and more weapons to Ukraine, the Army is eyeing ways to overcome ammunition production challenges.

China committee, NDS commission signals new Congress will focus on Beijing

China committee, NDS commission signals new Congress will focus on Beijing
China committee, NDS commission signals new Congress will focus on Beijing

“I’m surprised at times, some of the people who just fall into full-scale China bashing and talk about how terrible China is, which it isn’t. We can’t let them do this,” said Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash.

CNO Gilday: For Navy’s long-term shipbuilding plan, Congress chose ‘bullish’ plan number 3

CNO Gilday: For Navy’s long-term shipbuilding plan, Congress chose ‘bullish’ plan number 3
CNO Gilday: For Navy’s long-term shipbuilding plan, Congress chose ‘bullish’ plan number 3

The unorthodox choice to offer multiple shipbuilding profiles to lawmakers raised eyebrows, but the Navy’s top admiral is confident in the direction Congress wants to go.

After a year in limbo, appropriators appear to finally sink large unmanned sub program

After a year in limbo, appropriators appear to finally sink large unmanned sub program
After a year in limbo, appropriators appear to finally sink large unmanned sub program

The program appeared to have fleeting chance at revival earlier this year.

Zelenskyy praises US plan to include ‘a’ Patriot battery in $1.9B weapons package

Zelenskyy praises US plan to include ‘a’ Patriot battery in $1.9B weapons package
Zelenskyy praises US plan to include ‘a’ Patriot battery in $1.9B weapons package

In an impassioned address to Congress, the Ukrainian president said US aid was an “investment in global security and democracy.”

Lawmakers: Army should consider new alternatives to extended range howitzer

Lawmakers: Army should consider new alternatives to extended range howitzer
Lawmakers: Army should consider new alternatives to extended range howitzer

Before the Army launches a competition next year to select an ERCA platform integrator, Congress wants to know if a new howitzer is a better option.