When it comes to Israel and Ukraine funding, go big and go long
In this op-ed, retired Army general John Ferrari discusses why Congress needs to pass supplemental funding for Ukraine and Israel, and quickly.
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New Space Force strategy highlights key role in joint fight
A five-year funding chart included in the strategy shows a steep increase in planned missile warning spending.
Rep. Joe Courtney: US undersea supremacy is only growing stronger
In a new op-ed, Rep. Joe Courtney, D-CT., makes the case for why America’s submarine capabilities are still robust.
Army’s munition organic industrial base remains FY24 focus, though politics, inflation aren’t helping
“If we have to do like most of America does, and tighten our belts a little bit, we may have to push a project or two to the left,” Marion Whicker, Army Materiel Command’s executive deputy to the commanding general, told Breaking Defense.
Some Republicans Want Less Aid for Ukraine and More for Taiwan—But Taiwan Doesn’t
Taiwan and its supporters say China is watching closely to see if the U.S. has the political stamina to support an ally in a prolonged, costly war.
The Fight Over AIDS-Relief Program PEPFAR Could Have Far-Reaching Consequences
The program has saved over 25 millions lives from AIDS. Now PEPFAR faces an uncertain future in Congress.
Don’t buy into Buy America: Congress must drop provisions from final NDAA
“Protectionists and isolationists in both chambers have decided to up the ante this year on the NDAA,” writes analyst Bill Greenwalt in this new op-ed.
With McCarthy Out, Next Speaker To Have Large Role In Fate Of Future Ukraine Aid
The next speaker of the House, after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was forced out on Tuesday, is set to have a significant role in the fate of future security assistance […]
Most ‘aid to Ukraine’ is spent in the US. A total shutdown would be irresponsible.
A lot of money considered to be “aid to Ukraine” is actually spent in the US. In this op ed, Mark Cancian argues that eliminating that funding would be bad business for both Ukraine and American interests.
Pentagon Details ‘Deep Concern’ With Stopgap Funding Measure’s Lack Of Ukraine Aid
The Pentagon has “deep concern” over the lack of Ukraine aid in the stopgap funding measure passed to avert a government shutdown, the department’s comptroller has said, adding it may […]