What now? Budget fight, Hegseth impeachment on deck for defense-focused lawmakers after midterms
Republicans now have a small window to advance defense funding priorities before Democrats take control of Capitol Hill.
3 congressional races that matter for defense
Several lawmakers with major influence over defense policy and spending are fighting for their political futures.
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Missiles and radar need more than demand – they need manufacturing capacity
Expanding manufacturing capacity is critical to producing missiles, radars, and launch systems.
Why the midterms could matter for Ukraine aid
Democrats say a victory in November would put military assistance to Kyiv back on the congressional agenda.
Feinberg’s closed-door meeting on the Hill
Republicans are still pushing for a record-setting $1.5 trillion defense budget, but the way ahead on Capitol Hill is not yet clear.
How Congress is trying to fund the E-7 Wedgetail program
The Wedgetail would replace the aging E3 Sentry for airborne early warning and control.
How the new stopgap funding bill affects the Defense Department
The new continuing resolution keeps the government open, but it also comes with certain restrictions on spending.
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A leap in drone range and payloads come from a battery with different chemistry
Lithium-metal batteries are one way to break the weight and endurance limits of today’s unmanned systems.
The big defense spending priorities awaiting Congress in September
There is a lot of business awaiting the House and Senate when they return to Washington.
Why Congress will be in a hurry after August recess
Can both chambers reach an agreement to fund the government before the start of the new fiscal year?
How industry views Congress’ continuing resolution plans
Eric Fanning, chief of the Aerospace Industries Association, talks industry's view on the potential continuing resolution working its way through Congress.
At Farnborough, US lawmakers tap the brakes on reconciliation
What's the status of the Pentagon's reconciliation spending request in Congress? Some lawmakers shared their perspective this week while visiting a high-profile airshow in the UK.
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Winning the information war through ideas and perception
As social media and AI amplify dis- and misinformation campaigns, effectively countering them requires a coordinated response.
Senate appropriators back funds for Taiwan, unfunded requirements, industrial base in $831B bill
A draft version of the bill provides funds for an amphibious ship, but not for a new F-35 engine, both contentious debates in the military and on the Hill.
Key House committee passes divisive $886 billion national security spending bill
One Republican-backed amendment funds a special inspector general for Ukraine spending, while a Democrat-backed add-on targets "excessive contractor payments."
Senate Committee Aims To Boost Pentagon’s Budget By $24B With Eyes On China
The Senate Appropriations Committee's new defense spending bill adds $2.5 billion focused on capabilities in the INDO-PACOM region.
$2.3T Spending Bill Cuts $2B From DoD Request: $3.7B Shifted For Va. Class Sub & P-8s
With a presidential veto hanging in the air, Congress charges ahead on huge federal spending votes.