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CongressSenate Dems Vote Against Moving On Defense Appropriations Amid Shutdown
A Senate vote to move forward on fiscal year 2026 defense appropriations legislation failed on Thursday, as most Democrats opposed supporting the measure amid the ongoing government shutdown. “We want […]
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Nuclear ModernizationMarkey, Sanders Introduce Senate Bill To Reduce Nuclear Weapons Funding
Sens. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced a bill at the end of September with the goal to reduce spending on nuclear weapons, a release on Markey’s website […]
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CongressSenate Passes FY ‘26 NDAA With $32.1 Billion Topline Boost, Adds AUMF Repeal, AUKUS Measure
The Senate last Thursday evening voted 77 to 20 to pass its version of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a $32.1 billion boost to […]
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Navy/USMCSHIPS Act In Commerce Committee, Kaine Says
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on Tuesday confirmed the SHIPS Act is currently working its way through the Commerce Committee but he sees ways to connect it to a defense authorization […]
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Air ForceAcquisition Reform Top Priority for Department of Air Force General Counsel Nominee
The Trump administration’s nominee for general counsel of the Department of the Air Force said that he will try to help accelerate system acquisition and fielding. “This is a concern […]
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Air ForceGAO: DoD Lacks Comprehensive Strategy for Issues Arising from Sole-Source Contracts
The Pentagon lacks a comprehensive strategy to solve issues related to sole-source contracts and intellectual property (IP)/data rights, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examining the tri-service […]
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PentagonPentagon Says ‘Highest Priorities’ In Potential Shutdown Include Golden Dome, Border Operations
The Pentagon has said its “highest priorities” to continue supporting in the event of a government shutdown this week include U.S. Southern border and Middle East operations, the Golden Dome […]
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CongressHouse Passes, Then Senate Rejects Nov. 21 CR With E-7, Virginia-Class Sub Flexibilities
Uncertainty over a potential government shutdown is rising after the Senate last Friday rejected a House-passed stopgap funding bill that also included spending flexibility for the E-7 Wedgetail and Virginia-class […]
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CongressDoD 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 […]
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CongressHouses 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 […]