House narrowly passes NDAA after Democrats balk at culture war amendments

House narrowly passes NDAA after Democrats balk at culture war amendments
House narrowly passes NDAA after Democrats balk at culture war amendments

Many pro-defense Democrats voted against the traditionally bipartisan NDAA, after Republicans added conservative social riders to the bill.

It’s time to make a new international cooperation office within the Pentagon

It’s time to make a new international cooperation office within the Pentagon
It’s time to make a new international cooperation office within the Pentagon

In this op-ed, Jerry McGinn says the Senate Armed Services Committee should seriously consider the creation of a new office inside DoD for international cooperation.

Unleashing innovation: The case for a drone operator branch in the US Army

Unleashing innovation: The case for a drone operator branch in the US Army
Unleashing innovation: The case for a drone operator branch in the US Army

In this op-ed, John Ferrari explains why, despite the Army’s reservations, a new drone corps could be good for innovation.

5% GDP: Top SASC Republican pitches dramatic jump in defense spending, $55B more in FY25

5% GDP: Top SASC Republican pitches dramatic jump in defense spending, $55B more in FY25
5% GDP: Top SASC Republican pitches dramatic jump in defense spending, $55B more in FY25

Sen. Roger Wicker said the plan would “enable the United States to fix our failing defense infrastructure, field a new generation of equipment, and maintain American technological leadership.”

Army leader dismisses House proposal for drone branch creation

Army leader dismisses House proposal for drone branch creation
Army leader dismisses House proposal for drone branch creation

“Operating and defending against the drone threat is something that will be experienced by, you know, all formations at multiple echelons,” said Army Undersecretary Gabe Camarillo.

HASC pushes for reciprocity guidance for cloud computing in draft NDAA language 

HASC pushes for reciprocity guidance for cloud computing in draft NDAA language 
HASC pushes for reciprocity guidance for cloud computing in draft NDAA language 

The legislation proposes that if one office in the department officially deems a “cloud-based platform, service, or application” is sufficiently cybersecure to use, then all parts of DoD can accept this ATO.

HASC adds Virginia-class sub, cuts F-35s in $849.8 billion draft defense policy bill

HASC adds Virginia-class sub, cuts F-35s in $849.8 billion draft defense policy bill
HASC adds Virginia-class sub, cuts F-35s in $849.8 billion draft defense policy bill

The bill sticks to budget caps laid out by the Fiscal Responsibility Act.