Army looking for ways to fund ‘transformation in contact’ 2.0 effort
“Is a full-year CR going to have an impact? Yes, it is,” said Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Karl Gingrich. “Is it going to have a dramatic impact? In my opinion, no.”
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Wittman Says OMB Director Seems Open To SAWS-Type Shipbuilding Workforce Effort
The vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee this week said the new director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seems open to a Navy and industry […]
Navy And Marine Corps Officers Detail Downsides Of Full Year CR
The top officers of the Navy and Marine Corps last week detailed the limitations and downsides of the full year continuing resolution (CR) the Senate approved on March 14. After […]
Pakistan Sanctions Risk
Shaheen ballistic missile of Pakistan army supplied by ChinaIn late 2024, the United States imposed a sixth round of sanctions on a Pakistani firm and three Chinese companies involved in the development of the Shaheen-3 long-range ballistic missile. This missile system, operational since 2015, has a range of 2,700 kilometres, enabling it to target any military site in India.Despite these
UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds
Districts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Slovenia and Malta as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cutsThe UK has tumbled down the league of affluent nations after almost a decade of welfare cuts and stagnant incomes, ac…
No cash Isa shake-up in spring statement, but Reeves still considering cuts
Reduction in maximum amount from £20,000 to £4,000 understood to be longer-term aim for chancellorA mooted shake-up of cash Isas will not be announced in the spring statement this month, but the government is still considering the possibility of cuttin…
Wicker Pushing Skeptical OMB On SAWS
The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday said he is trying to push the skeptical White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to accept an initiative […]
HMV puts UK expansion on hold because of budget tax rises
Retailer had hoped to open more stores in Britain in coming year but will do so in Ireland and Belgium insteadHMV has put its UK expansion on hold and is to open stores in Ireland and Belgium instead, because of rising wage costs announced in last autu…
OMB, DHS On Board With Coast Guard’s Goal Of $20 Billion Budget, Official Says
The Coast Guard’s goal of a $20 billion annual budget has received a positive reception from the Trump administration, the service’s acting operations head said on Wednesday. In discussions with […]
With Adversaries Rapidly Upgrading To Next-Generation Aircraft, India Must Prioritise Air Combat Readiness
As India faces increasing security threats from its adversaries, particularly China and Pakistan, prioritising air combat readiness has become imperative. The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates with a reduced squadron strength of 31, significantly below its authorised strength of 42.This gap in capabilities is exacerbated by the rapid modernisation of neighbouring air forces. China, for