House narrowly passes NDAA after Democrats balk at culture war amendments

House narrowly passes NDAA after Democrats balk at culture war amendments
House narrowly passes NDAA after Democrats balk at culture war amendments

Many pro-defense Democrats voted against the traditionally bipartisan NDAA, after Republicans added conservative social riders to the bill.

Marine leaders acknowledge stockpile concerns; support CH-53K block buy

Marine leaders acknowledge stockpile concerns; support CH-53K block buy
Marine leaders acknowledge stockpile concerns; support CH-53K block buy

A top Marine Corps officer said the service has provided about 1,000 Javelins and 1,000 Stinger missiles to Ukraine so far.

Delayed again, Navy won’t resolve strike fighter shortfall until 2031: Lawmaker

Delayed again, Navy won’t resolve strike fighter shortfall until 2031: Lawmaker
Delayed again, Navy won’t resolve strike fighter shortfall until 2031: Lawmaker

It’s the second time the Navy moved the goal posts on resolving the longstanding problem.

HASC Dems Put DoD On Notice: No Free Pass For F-35

HASC Dems Put DoD On Notice: No Free Pass For F-35
HASC Dems Put DoD On Notice: No Free Pass For F-35

“If this program continues to fail … we may need to invest in other more affordable programs, and backfill an operational shortfall of potentially over 800 tactical fighters,” said Rep. Donald Norcross, chair of the HASC tactical air and land forces subcommittee.

Who’s Who in Defense: HASC’s Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee – Donald Norcross, Chairman; Vicky Hartzler, Ranking Member

Who’s Who in Defense: HASC’s Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee – Donald Norcross, Chairman; Vicky Hartzler, Ranking Member
Who’s Who in Defense: HASC’s Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee – Donald Norcross, Chairman; Vicky Hartzler, Ranking Member

Norcross and Hartzler lead the 16-member HASC subcommittee that has primary jurisdiction over Army and Air Force acquisition, Navy and Marine Corps aviation, and Army and Air Force National Guard and Reserve.

Can The Army Convince Congress It’s Learned From FCS?

Can The Army Convince Congress It’s Learned From FCS?
Can The Army Convince Congress It’s Learned From FCS?

The reboot of the Bradley replacement reminded many on the Hill of past procurement disasters like the Future Combat System. Can the Army exorcise the specter of FCS?

Army Will Cull Hypersonic & Laser Weapons Portfolios: Jette & Murray

Army Will Cull Hypersonic & Laser Weapons Portfolios: Jette & Murray
Army Will Cull Hypersonic & Laser Weapons Portfolios: Jette & Murray

While Congress wrestles with CH-47 cuts, Army leaders are already looking ahead to hard decisions on high tech.