Amid Democratic turmoil, Senate passes yearlong funding stopgap with $892B for defense
The full year continuing resolution passed in a 54-46 vote largely along party lines, preventing a government shutdown before a midnight deadline.
Snow days: Lawmakers pass short-term funding extension as they wrangle over budget deal
Though lawmakers avoided a partial government shutdown set to start Saturday, the extension of the current continuing resolution is sure to frustrate agencies like the Pentagon whose spending is locked at fiscal year 2023 levels.
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3D vision is redefining how drones navigate without GPS
As “dirty” RF and contested environments proliferate, autonomy increasingly depends on resilient positioning.
Senate confirms Navy, Air Force chiefs, Marine Corps assistant commandant
Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Air Force Gen. David Allvin have been confirmed as the respective top officers of the Navy and Air Force. Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney was also promoted to general and confirmed as the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps.
Senate confirms Army, Marine Corps chiefs, though Tuberville hold continues
Gen. Randy George and Gen. Eric Smith will now formally take over leadership of the Army and Marine Corps, respectively.
Senate confirms new Joint Chiefs chairman, set to vote on Marine and Army chiefs in political twist
A breakthrough in a blockade on military confirmations came after the Senate’s top Democrat moved to hold individual votes for Brown, as well as Army and Marine Corps leaders.
China Bill Doubles DARPA’s Budget, Adds $52B For US Chips
"This is a strong start," Sen. Sasse said of the 2,400-page, $250 billion legislation designed to bolster the US in its competition with China.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Sen. Young: ‘Go On Offense’ In China Tech Race; Bipartisan Bill Gathers Steam
"Some do not believe this is an appropriate role for the government..." Republican Sen. Young said in an interview. "...[B]ut, simply, the private sector and venture capital community is not up to shouldering this task on its own."
Spencer Fired As SecNav, Three Different Stories Why
Ambassador to Norway Ken Braithwaite will be nominated as the new Secretary of the Navy, according to the Pentagon, breaking a pattern where President Trump elevates a deputy and keeps him as acting instead of nominating someone new.
Not So Fast, Senator Schumer: Army Responds On Radio Competition
The battle to build the Army’s portable radios has seen more than its share of skullduggery over the last two years. A 2-star general rebuked a contractor in public. Established vendors General Dynamics and Rockwell Collins lobbied Congress to keep potential competitors out. Rochester, NY-based Harris, the up and coming upstart, throws sharp elbows in […]