Congress

Senators push to update nuclear military might in defense bill

The Restoring American Deterrence Act focuses on deploying additional ICBMs, uranium enrichment and Defense Production Act grants for industry.

Sullivan urges Israeli restraint on Rafah, stresses Ukraine munitions

Discussing Biden's foreign aid package, the national security adviser urged Israel against invading Rafah and stressed the need to boost arms to Ukraine.

Opinion

Lidar: Another emerging technology brought to you by China

More must be done to safeguard U.S. data and prevent dependence on geopolitical adversaries for a critical, emerging technology.

Congress sends Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package to president’s desk

After months of delays, Congress passed a $95 billion package that includes funds to arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Defense Innovation Unit prepares to execute $800 million funding boost

DIU Director Doug Beck said he doesn’t foresee any issues with quickly putting to work the $983 million in FY-24 funding Congress provided in March.

When will AUKUS allies receive US export control exemptions?

The State Department just updated Congress on efforts to give AUKUS allies a broad export control exemption but stopped short of a certification to do so.

Opinion

Congress’ Pentagon budget increase is in need of transparency

A modicum of sunlight and oversight would help ensure that future Pentagon budget increases prioritize the nation’s best interests.

House passes contentious Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package

The House advanced President Joe Biden's foreign aid request for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan six months after Congress first received the proposal.

Lawmakers push for two submarines despite US Navy seeking just one

Rep. Joe Courtney led a panel in pushing back against Navy plans to cut a Virginia-class submarine from its fiscal 2025 spending plans.

House to hold separate votes on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid

The chamber will hold three separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid bills that mirror legislation the Senate has already passed.

Air Force to get a head start on GPS, target tracking efforts

The service's first two Quick Start efforts involve boosting GPS resilience and advancing moving target indication capabilities.

Budget office says amphibious ship could cost triple Navy’s estimate

The cost estimate is based on a hybrid military-commercial ship design, as Navy and Marine Corps leaders have indicated they’ll pursue.

AUKUS allies float path for Japan to join tech sharing pact

President Joe Biden opened the door for Japan to join part of AUKUS, but Tokyo did not commit to entering.

Opinion

Without change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industry

For industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.

US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to grow

The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.

Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending bills

Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.