“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.
By Ashley RoqueB-21, hypersonics and more: How digital development is driving industry innovation
Technological advancements are key to keeping pace with customer demands and evolving threat landscapes.
The House and Senate are both expected to vote on the final bill next week.
By Justin Katz and Aaron Mehta
During a marathon markup session that started on Wednesday, the House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment that would add $37 billion to the defense topline.
By Valerie Insinna
Although lawmakers repeatedly said their position wasn’t meant to favor a particular company, in some respects the debate was held over parochial lines, as some of the most outspoken had interests in their districts.
By Valerie Insinna
Staffers briefing reporters ahead of the release emphasized a focus on the health of the munitions industrial base.
By Aaron Mehta
The new weapons announcement comes after a senior Dem lawmaker said the US should be doing more, faster for Ukraine.
By Lee Ferran and Aaron Mehta
The House Armed Services Committee chairman acknowledged past missteps and showed skepticism for huge investment in NGAD fighter.
By Lee Ferran
A new approach to speed, scale and efficiency for the industrial base
Radars, EW, EO/IR, space imagery, and microelectronics are brought under one roof for a streamlined approach to common people and factories.
“The committee urges focus on the most rapid possible development, testing, and fielding of a more capable SHORAD system and would favorably consider an appropriate reprogramming request to get this started,” wrote HASC Chairman Adam Smith and Rep. Mike Rogers, its top Republican.
By Valerie Insinna
“The Russian invasion in Ukraine fundamentally altered what our national security posture, what our defense posture needs to be,” Rep. Adam Smith said.
By Andrew Eversden
The FY22 National Defense Authorization Act issues a challenge to the Pentagon: Lower F-35 sustainment costs, or the services won’t be able to buy or fly as many as they want.
By Valerie Insinna
“We know what we have to do and I’d say it’s 50/50 whether or not we’re able to do it,” Rep. Adam Smith said.
By Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna
The NDAA easily passed and now heads to the Senate.
By Aaron Mehta
A top House lawmaker says Russia and China are not likely to be more aggressive to neighboring countries as a result of the US withdrawing from Afghanistan.
By Justin Katz
“Carlos Del Toro is an excellent selection to be the next Secretary of the Navy,” declared Senate Armed Services chairman Jack Reed.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
