Space Force vice chief says failure on continuing resolution could cost service up to $3.9B

Space Force vice chief says failure on continuing resolution could cost service up to $3.9B
Space Force vice chief says failure on continuing resolution could cost service up to $3.9B

Gen. Michael Guetlein said that the service is “looking at losing about seven” of the 10 launches it planned under the National Security Space Launch program in FY24 if the CR is prolonged.

Congress renews stopgap funding, averting partial shutdown

Congress renews stopgap funding, averting partial shutdown
Congress renews stopgap funding, averting partial shutdown

Despite reaching an agreement on spending toplines in January, House and Senate lawmakers still have not approved a fiscal year 2024 budget.

Reform the budget process to strengthen US global leadership: RAND

Reform the budget process to strengthen US global leadership: RAND
Reform the budget process to strengthen US global leadership: RAND

Budget dysfunction in DC can disrupt Pentagon programs and leave allies hanging. The US needs to reform its budgeting process to support its leadership role, two RAND scholars argue.

‘We will have to find the money’: After cost breach, Air Force doubles down on Sentinel ICBM

‘We will have to find the money’: After cost breach, Air Force doubles down on Sentinel ICBM
‘We will have to find the money’: After cost breach, Air Force doubles down on Sentinel ICBM

Air Force Lt. Gen. Rick Moore also spoke favorably of investing in “surge” capacity for things like munitions production, though he said the idea may not be popular outside the Air Force.

How to use the ‘MRAP mindset’ to get US industrial base on a wartime footing

How to use the ‘MRAP mindset’ to get US industrial base on a wartime footing
How to use the ‘MRAP mindset’ to get US industrial base on a wartime footing

George Mason University’s Jerry McGinn argues in this op-ed that the Pentagon can move more quickly if it heeds lessons from a previous life-or-death acquisition story.

89 Department of Air Force new starts at risk unless Congress acts on budget: Official

89 Department of Air Force new starts at risk unless Congress acts on budget: Official
89 Department of Air Force new starts at risk unless Congress acts on budget: Official

Kristyn Jones, who is performing the duties of the under secretary of the Air Force, warned that modernization initiatives aimed at countering China would also be at risk if a budget impasse in Congress stretches on.

House passes NDAA, ducking culture wars, sending bill to White House

House passes NDAA, ducking culture wars, sending bill to White House
House passes NDAA, ducking culture wars, sending bill to White House

The $886 billion policy bill will go to President Joe Biden’s desk for final signature, but final passage of the annual spending bills remains unclear.

Strong Senate majority passes National Defense Authorization Act for FY24

Strong Senate majority passes National Defense Authorization Act for FY24
Strong Senate majority passes National Defense Authorization Act for FY24

After an 87 to 13 vote in the Senate, the defense policy bill makes its way to a chaotic House.

AUKUS, JADC2, planes and tanks: What’s in the draft $874.2B NDAA

AUKUS, JADC2, planes and tanks: What’s in the draft $874.2B NDAA
AUKUS, JADC2, planes and tanks: What’s in the draft $874.2B NDAA

From the future of Space Command’s headquarters to the Army’s hopes for the Chinook, here are updates on a few key provisions in a draft version of the defense policy bill.

Congress kicks budget can to next year, Pentagon goes under continuing resolution through Feb. 2

Congress kicks budget can to next year, Pentagon goes under continuing resolution through Feb. 2
Congress kicks budget can to next year, Pentagon goes under continuing resolution through Feb. 2

Defense officials are still unhappy with operating under a CR for five months.

How to get the $106B supplemental moving: Avoid the all-or-nothing trap

How to get the $106B supplemental moving: Avoid the all-or-nothing trap
How to get the $106B supplemental moving: Avoid the all-or-nothing trap

In this op-ed, Mark Cancian breaks down the $106 billion of supplemental funding the Biden administration has requested to provide support to Israel and Ukraine in new ways – with hopes it can help break the Congressional logjam.

ODNI, Pentagon reveal FY23 intelligence budget at nearly $100 billion

ODNI, Pentagon reveal FY23 intelligence budget at nearly $100 billion
ODNI, Pentagon reveal FY23 intelligence budget at nearly $100 billion

The National Intelligence Program was budgeted for $71.7 billion while the Military Intelligence Program was funded at some $26.6 billion in fiscal 2023.

Shutdown avoided for now, but Ukraine money teed up for next fight

Shutdown avoided for now, but Ukraine money teed up for next fight
Shutdown avoided for now, but Ukraine money teed up for next fight

Congress reached a last minute agreement Saturday in order to keep the government open through mid-November.

Shutdown imminent as House, Senate still at impasse

Shutdown imminent as House, Senate still at impasse
Shutdown imminent as House, Senate still at impasse

The House voted down a continuing resolution Friday afternoon, all-but ensuring that the federal government will shut down come Oct. 1.