The Pentagon’s counter-drug mission could cost millions. Where will the funding come from?
Operations near Venezuela have already sunk three boats, and the flow of defense materiel to the region seems likely to continue, whatever the cost.
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DoD to Examine Cyber Security Service Provider Consolidation
The Pentagon is to examine whether it can save funds and improve cybersecurity through consolidation of the 23 DoD cybersecurity service providers (CSSPs), which employ more than 3,200 personnel. “Since […]
Analysts await forthcoming NDS to clear up defense policy ‘contradictions’
“If it is vague in any way, or they don’t follow through … then I think there is a danger that what we will have will be the same level of commitments, the same level of presence, but actually [with] alliance relationships and partner…
White House nominee for Joint Chiefs’ vice chair backs Pentagon budgeting reforms
Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney also weighed in, carefully, on whether the Navy needs a next-gen fighter jet.
Air Force can extend Minuteman ICBMs to 2050, but with risks: GAO
“Today’s GAO report confirms that we desperately need an independent review to hold Pentagon officials accountable for wasting and mismanaging billions of taxpayer dollars,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren told Breaking Defense
Houses Passes FY ‘26 NDAA With $848 Billion Pentagon Topline, Major Acquisition Reforms
The House on Tuesday voted 231 to 196 to pass its version of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which supports an $848 billion topline for the Pentagon […]
White House Seeks $3.93 Billion Anomaly In CR For Procurement Of Columbia-Class Sub
The White House has requested that Congress include $3.93 billion for procurement of a Columbia-class submarine in its consideration of a potential continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown. […]
Department of War: Trump gives DoD ‘secondary’ name, awaiting Congressional buy in
“What would really increase the Department’s focus is prioritizing on-time passage of a budget, acquisition reform, and not squandering decades of war fighting experience by arbitrarily firing senior officers instead of doing circus tricks like changin…
White House taps new STRATCOM chief, No. 2 Marine Corps officer
If confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Richard Correll will follow Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton as the combatant commander.
House Committee Passes Bill Extending And Expanding Counter-Drone Authorities
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that would extend for five years existing counter-drone authorities of the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice, and […]