Senate confirms Hung Cao as Navy’s No. 2 civilian
A number of other top civilian positions in the Navy's civilian leadership remain filled by acting officials.
SASC Dems skeptical of Golden Dome price, feasibility
“We need a lot more information before we make decisions to spend hundreds and hundreds of billions of dollars," said Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.
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Trump taps Wilsbach as next Air Force chief
Breaking Defense previously reported that former Air Combat Command chief Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach was a frontrunner to replace outgoing Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.
Pentagon readies contingency plans for government shutdown
The department’s 'highest priorities' will revolve around operations securing the US Southern border, operations in the Middle East, designing Golden Dome, depot maintenance, shipbuilding and critical munitions, according to the guidance.
From gridlock to greener pastures: How a full-year CR could empower warfighters
A full-year continuing resolution is not necessarily a bad thing for the Pentagon, John Ferrari writes. But the DoD has to be prepared to take advantage of it.
Is it time to bet on a government shutdown? [Video]
In the latest edition of the Congressional Roundup, Aaron Mehta walks you through the state of play around a government shutdown.
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Next-generation KC-390 Millennium expands multimission options for air forces
The jet-powered transport’s speed, survivability and multi-mission agility position it as a viable option to the C-130 for the US and NATO allies.
Space Force working on future operations plan to guide investment
"Delivering today's systems is critical, but we're also building the architecture of the future and making sure we're prepared for what our adversaries might do next," Gen. Chance Saltzman said.
Army swears in new acquisition leader Brent Ingraham
Most recently Ingraham was performing the duties of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for acquisition and sustainment.
Who’s Who in Defense: Mark Kelly, Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee of Airland
Sen. Mark Kelly is the ranking member of SASC’s Airland Subcommittee, legislatively responsible for the successful integration of land- and air-based operations on the battlefield.
The Pentagon’s counter-drug mission could cost millions. Where will the funding come from?
Operations near Venezuela have already sunk three boats, and the flow of defense materiel to the region seems likely to continue, whatever the cost.
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
House passes short-term continuing resolution
The bill passed in a 217-212 vote, which largely fell along party lines.
Rep. Ken Calvert on Golden Dome and the ‘Department of War’ renaming [Video]
Watch the second part of Breaking Defense's one-on-one interview with the chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.
Analysts await forthcoming NDS to clear up defense policy ‘contradictions’
"If it is vague in any way, or they don't follow through ... then I think there is a danger that what we will have will be the same level of commitments, the same level of presence, but actually [with] alliance relationships and partnerships that are not as strong," said Stimson's Kelly Grieco.
Republicans tee up short-term CR extending Pentagon funding until November
The continuing resolution does not include $3.9 billion requested by the White House for the Columbia-class submarine, but gives funding flexibility to other key programs.