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.
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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.
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.
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A new era of uncrewed airpower: GA-ASI’s lineup for high-tech warfare
GA-ASI is serious about retaining its position as the leading provider of UAS to the United States and its allies.
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.
Pentagon may ‘sacrifice’ traditional weapons to buy more drones if reconciliation fails: CTO
"We just make other trade-offs, like against exquisite weapons and systems: How much of those are we willing to sacrifice in place of low-cost autonomous weapons," Emil Michael said.
Senate approves new SOUTHCOM head
In mid-January Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan told senators he would want to conduct an analysis of SOUTHCOM capabilities and “really build on the strength.”
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.
The Army’s Digital Transformation
AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leaders outlined how they’re turning emerging technology into capabilities for the battlefield.
Who’s Who in Defense: Tim Kaine, Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Seapower
During the 119th Republican-controlled Congress, Kaine transitioned to ranking member of the Senate Seapower Subcommittee, overseeing Navy and Marine Corps operations, policy, and programs, excluding space but including cyber, nuclear weapons, and special operations.
Trump taps new Air Force, Space Force No. 2s
Pending Senate confirmation, Gen. Thomas Bussiere would become the Air Force's next vice chief of staff, while Lt. Gen. Shawn Bratton has been nominated to fill the Space Force's vice role.
John Phelan confirmed as Navy secretary
Senators voted 62-30 to approve Phelan as the 79th secretary of the Navy
Polish foreign minister warns Ukraine losses will be Speaker Johnson’s ‘responsibility’
The plea from Radosław Sikorski adds to a chorus of European officials who have grown concerned by Washington’s reluctance to approve the new funding and wider fears that Europe cannot sustain the war effort without American weapon supplies.