Congress
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Congress
HASC NDAA Backs Army’s FLRAA Acceleration Plan, Allows Use Of Early Production Awards
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) has backed the Army’s plan to accelerate its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program, including a measure in its version of the next […]
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Right to Repair Provisions in Senate and House Defense Authorization Bills
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and House Armed Services Committee (HASC) versions of their respective fiscal 2026 defense authorization bills contain “right to repair” provisions aimed at a reduction […]
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DoD Acquisition Chief Supports HASC’s Reform Proposal, Lawmakers Urge More Communication
The Pentagon’s new acquisition chief on Wednesday offered his support for the House Armed Services Committee’s wide-ranging proposal for defense acquisition reform, while the panel pressed for DoD to improve […]
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Army
As Army Reviews Potential PEO Restructure, New Jersey Lawmakers Concerned With Picatinny Arsenal Impact
The Army is reviewing a plan to potentially restructure its acquisition offices, the service acknowledged on Tuesday, noting that no final decisions have been made yet while details could be […]
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Congress
House Passes $831.5 Billion FY ‘26 Defense Spending Bill
The House late on Thursday voted 221-209 to pass its $831.5 billion fiscal year 2026 defense appropriations bill. The legislation was crafted by House appropriators before receiving full budget details […]
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Trump Admin Says House Defense Spending Bill’s F/A-XX Increase Risks Delaying ‘Higher Priority’ F-47
The White House has urged Congress not to include an increase in funding for the Navy’s F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter aircraft program, stating that doing so may risk delaying the Air […]
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SASC’s NDAA Topline Boost Supports Billions More For DDG-51, Virginia-Class Sub, Sentinel ICBM
The Senate Armed Services Committee’s $32 billion topline increase in its defense policy bill includes authorizing billions more for the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer (DDG-51), Virginia-class submarine and future […]
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SASC NDAA Backs Army’s Plan To Wind Down JLTV, Boosts Marine Corps’ Buy To 224 Vehicles
While the Senate Armed Services Committee’s version of the next defense policy bill backs the Army’s intended plan to wind down its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, the panel […]
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Air Force
More Muscle Behind Base and Shelter Hardening Needed, Boozman Says
The U.S. Air Force and other military services need to put more muscle behind base and shelter hardening to protect critical aircraft and other assets, Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), the […]
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HASC Approves FY ‘26 NDAA, Adds Increases For Virginia-Class Sub, DDG-51, Ukraine Aid
The House Armed Services Committee late on Tuesday voted to advance its version of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, with the panel adopting measures to add $1 […]
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