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.
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.
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Built for another era, our air-and-missile-defense industrial base needs more builders
New entrants are filling unmet needs in air-and-missile defense.
With the Pentagon’s FY27 budget request forthcoming, it’s unclear if it will hit $1.5 trillion
The Trump administration has not disclosed if that figure will be spread between the base budget and supplemental for operations against Iran.
Forthcoming US arm sales changes leave unanswered questions
As Trump administration officials work through a laundry list of possible changes, Canada is retreating from its dependence on US weapons.
HASC adds funds for Virginia-class subs, Ukraine in FY26 policy bill
Republicans successfully batted down a number of Democratic amendments during the 14-hour markup session.
HASC leaders release new defense acquisition reform plan to SPEED weapons buying
“The fragility of today’s DIB [defense industrial base] is a direct consequence of decades of well-intentioned, but ultimately misguided, acquisition regulations,” a summary of the bill reads.
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In contested seas, autonomy must anticipate, not just navigate
As missions stretch farther and comms grow less reliable, predictive software could become the edge that keeps missions afloat.
HASC approves $150B defense increase as GOP shuts down amendments to curb Hegseth, DOGE
Effectively untouched after about four hours of debate, the bill will now go to the House Budget Committee.
Who’s Who in Defense: Adam Smith, Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee (HASC)
As Ranking Member of the HASC, Smith plays a senior role in a committee with legislative jurisdiction over military policy through the annual passage of the the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
‘Not a warfighter’: Air Force secretary hits back at Musk comments on canceling manned fighters
The Pentagon should continue to buy and upgrade the Lockheed Martin F-35, Frank Kendall said today, while underscoring that “better performance” is needed from the stealth jet’s manufacturer.
Such efficiency, very defense: Congress, industry waiting for Elon’s DOGE to wow
In which five executives, three lawmakers and two Pentagon officials weigh in on whether they think DOGE will be a good thing or a bad thing for the Defense Department.
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Speed, AI, and the platform that makes it operational
These are the five root causes that account for most of the delay in cognitive operations staffing.
House passes $884B NDAA despite transgender care ban controversy
Democrats were infuriated by a last minute addition of language by House Speaker Mike Johnson that would ban Tricare from covering gender dysphoria treatments “that could result in sterilization” for transgender children of servicemembers.
HASC leaders probe Navy on Newport News faulty welding problem
"The safety of our sailors is our top concern, and we must immediately understand any risks associated with the faulty work,” said four top leaders of the House Armed Services Committee.
Harris administration’s Pentagon should focus on defense innovation, top HASC Dem says
“I'd like to see in a Harris administration, a commitment to the innovation reform agenda at DoD,” said HASC Ranking Member Rep. Adam Smith. “That really has, I think, stalled a little bit."
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.