House Dems introduce bill to allow Virginia sub transfer to Aussies
The proposed legislation would begin the process of knocking down key legal hurdles impending the AUKUS security pact.
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Major weapon system costs rose $37 billion over past two years: GAO
The watchdog’s report is unsparing in outlining the cost increases and schedule delays for a majority of Defense Department programs.
The budget deal can’t come at the expense of defense production
“In an era defined by peer conflict, America must prioritize the ability to innovate and build at scale,” argues Douglas Birkey of the Mitchell Institute.
Block V Virginia-class attack subs delayed 2 years due to staffing problems: GAO
Independent government auditors found the issues are driving up price, but not yet to the ceiling for the contracts.
TRANSCOM looking for more tankers to move fuel in shallower water between Pacific island chains
A congressionally authorized program to recruit private ships to assist the federal government was expanded at US Transportation Command’s request.
Senate to Receive Briefings on Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Senate is to receive briefings in the coming weeks on the state of U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) and how potential U.S. adversaries may use AI. “This work period, […]
Senators Reintroduce Bill To Increase NII Scanning At Ports Of Entry
A bipartisan pair of senators on Tuesday reintroduced their bill to require the Department of Homeland Security to increase the percentages of passenger and cargo vehicles being screened by electronic […]
Less bad does not mean good: Why the budget deal is bad for defense
Bryan McGrath argues that while a debt deal was necessary, it falls far short of a win for the US military.
HASC, SASC Announce New NDAA Markup Schedules For June
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees have rescheduled their respective full committee markups of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for June 21. The update follows […]
GOP Move to Insert $18 Billion in Fiscal Responsibility Act for Pentagon UPLs Fails
A move by the U.S. Senate’s GOP caucus to insert $18 billion in the Fiscal Responsibility Act for the Pentagon’s fiscal 2024 Unfunded Priority Lists (UPLs) failed, as the amendment […]