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CongressDefense Authorizers Want Further Insight on DoD Plans for Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations
The House-Senate agreement on a fiscal 2023 defense authorization bill requires DoD to give Congress further insight on electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) and says that DoD should provide unclassified versions […]
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CongressSchumer Says Senate To Consider FY ‘23 NDAA, One-Week CR This Week
The Senate this week will consider the final $858 billion fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and is likely to take up a one-week stopgap funding bill to […]
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CongressHouse Passes Final $858 Billion FY ‘23 NDAA With Bipartisan Vote
The House on Thursday passed the final $858 billion version of the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a bipartisan 350 to 80 vote. The annual defense […]
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CongressLawmakers Roll Out Final $858 Billion FY ‘23 NDAA, Allows For Multi-Year Deals To Buy Munitions
House and Senate lawmakers late Tuesday evening rolled out the final $858 billion compromise version of the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a $45 billion […]
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CongressCompromise NDAA Ratchets Up Authorized Budget For DoE Nuclear Weapons; Allows Retirement of Some Bombs
A compromise National Defense Authorization Act released late Tuesday would authorize the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to spend some $880 million more than requested, more than the House or […]
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CongressDefense Secretary Austin Urges Congress To Pass FY ‘23 Spending Bills, Cites CR Impacts
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is urging Congress to pass full spending bills before the end of 2022, telling lawmakers that operating under a continuing resolution (CR) reduces the Pentagon’s topline […]
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ArmyArmy Acquisition Chief Cites Munitions That Could ‘Potentially’ Benefit From Multi-Year Buy Authorities
The Army’s top acquisition official on Monday cited Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS), Patriot missiles and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers as munitions programs that could “potentially” […]
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CongressHASC Chair Says Final NDAA Should Be Ready For A Vote In Early Dec., Criticizes McCarthy’s Call To Delay
The leader of the House Armed Services Committee said Wednesday he expects a compromised version of the next defense policy bill to be finalized by the end of week, with […]
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CongressWhite House Requests $37.7 Billion In New Ukraine Aid, Including $21.7 Billion For DoD Efforts
The White House has requested Congress provide $37.7 billion in new supplemental funding to continue supporting Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s ongoing invasion, to include $21.7 billion for additional Pentagon-specific assistance […]
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CongressHouse’s Top Republican Defense Appropriator Calvert Wins Reelection After Close Race
The House’s top Republican defense appropriator has officially won his reelection bid following a competitive race, as the GOP remains on a tight path to secure control of the lower […]
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