Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., criticized a dip of billions in the base budget, saying the administration was counting on reconciliation funds, ignoring "congressional intent."
"We cannot wait," Rep. Ken Calvert said. "Further, we cannot expect to grow the defense industrial base by undermining it."
Onshoring and investment in military-specific semiconductors anchor a cornerstone of the defense industrial base.
At Modern Day Marine, Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby acknowledged he "owes" the Marine Corps a three-ship Amphibious Ready Group.
The changeover at the White House and the firing of senior officers could be felt at this year's Sea Air Space exposition.
The firings of Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Gen. James Slife follows tonight's removal of Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The vice chief's remarks represent some of the first public comments Navy leadership has made on the Dec. 22 friendly fire incident.
As aircraft shrink, threats expand, and technology accelerates, aircraft engines must iterate along with the threats.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti acknowledged the Navy hasn't invested in munitions sufficiently in previous years, but is sending a demand signal to industry.