Pentagon preparing to pull $8 billion from ‘unobligated’ R&D coffers to pay troops
The unusual move comes nearly two weeks into the government shutdown.
Congress
Senate Passes FY ‘26 NDAA With $32.1 Billion Topline Boost, Adds AUMF Repeal, AUKUS Measure
The Senate last Thursday evening voted 77 to 20 to pass its version of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a $32.1 billion boost to […]
SHIPS Act In Commerce Committee, Kaine Says
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on Tuesday confirmed the SHIPS Act is currently working its way through the Commerce Committee but he sees ways to connect it to a defense authorization […]
Acquisition Reform Top Priority for Department of Air Force General Counsel Nominee
The Trump administration’s nominee for general counsel of the Department of the Air Force said that he will try to help accelerate system acquisition and fielding. “This is a concern […]
Official signals changes to Taiwan military aid, potential AUKUS alterations
DoD’s John Noh appeared before lawmakers, as they voiced concerns over America’s Indo-Pacific stance.
Senate confirms Hung Cao as Navy’s No. 2 civilian
A number of other top civilian positions in the Navy’s civilian leadership remain filled by acting officials.
Trump taps Wilsbach as next Air Force chief
Breaking Defense previously reported that former Air Combat Command chief Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach was a frontrunner to replace outgoing Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.
GAO: DoD Lacks Comprehensive Strategy for Issues Arising from Sole-Source Contracts
The Pentagon lacks a comprehensive strategy to solve issues related to sole-source contracts and intellectual property (IP)/data rights, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examining the tri-service […]
Pentagon Says ‘Highest Priorities’ In Potential Shutdown Include Golden Dome, Border Operations
The Pentagon has said its “highest priorities” to continue supporting in the event of a government shutdown this week include U.S. Southern border and Middle East operations, the Golden Dome […]
Pentagon readies contingency plans for government shutdown
The department’s ‘highest priorities’ will revolve around operations securing the US Southern border, operations in the Middle East, designing Golden Dome, depot maintenance, shipbuilding and critical munitions, according to the guidance.