HASC adopts FY27 defense policy bill, adds right to repair language
Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H., said the provisions would "streamline ... processes, cut red tape, and close loopholes" that make it impossible for troops to repair equiprment.
House passes Ukraine aid bill with new sanctions for Russia
House members voted 226-195 to pass the Ukraine Support Act, which authorizes $8 billion in military finance loans to Ukraine and extends the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through 2027.
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Amendment to eliminate funds for Trump-class battleship falters in HASC defense bill markup
“Whatever the number is [for the BBG(X) program], I'm going to give you, right, one of the surest fire Kalshi bets you will ever have: Take the over,” said Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash.
How to boost defense aviation in an election year? Sen. Budd has a few ideas.
North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd outlines his concerns for defense firms as lawmakers get closer to the midterm elections.
The US is delaying weapon sales to allies. Will there be long-term impact?
A number of factors may "lead even long-standing allies and partners to question whether or not it's wise to continue to depend on the United States for essential defense articles and services,” one analyst said.
EXCLUSIVE: OMB could use $1.9B in reconciliation to buy foreign-made ships
“The fact is, no one spends $1.85 billion studying something. That money is there for procurement of assets,” an OMB official told Breaking Defense in an interview.
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House pushes Navy to nail down battleship design details
Multiple lawmakers have questioned the value of the battleship in recent weeks, often citing the expected cost of the vessel.
HASC $1.15T defense policy bill takes aim at industrial base challenges
The bill authorizes multiyear procurement of critical munitions, the F-35 and the Arleigh Burke destroyer.
Inside Sen. Ted Budd’s plan to boost airpower, pilot retention
North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd explains why he recently introduced three bills intended to boost US fighter inventory and improve pilot retention.
Hurst nominated as full Pentagon comptroller
He has been ‘performing the duties’ since August 2025 and oversaw the crafting and rollout of the $1.5 billion defense request for 2027.
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As space threats continue to evolve, existing satellites need new capabilities to defend and protect, even after launch.
Congressional funding concerns about a new nuclear cruise missile
Why one key lawmaker says he's 'troubled' by Energy Department plans to produce a special warhead on schedule.
Multiyear buys for F-35, F-15EX? Sen. Budd hopeful airpower bills added to NDAA
The North Carolina lawmaker has sponsored a trio of bills aimed at boosting fighter jet inventory and retaining pilots.
Pentagon informed Army ‘just a couple of days ago’ on decision to halt Poland deployment
“This was all relatively recent, and we worked back and forth on what those recommendations would be, and the order came down,” Acting Army Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve said.
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