The bill would shift the duties of the current missile defense system to the military and make the MDA in charge of the development of new missile defense.…
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Secretary Hegseth Outlines Priorities in the Pentagon
The focus is on homeland defense, warfighting, and eliminating wasteful spending. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined key defense priorities this week, including modernizing the U.S. nuclear triad and…
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DoD Finalizes $253 Million Missile Award for Williams International
The Pentagon uses the Defense Production Act to meet the demand for missiles. Last week, the Department of Defense (DoD) awarded $253.7 million to Williams International, a missile…
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Annual National Defense Bill Approved by the House
Speaker Johnson says, “The safety and security of the American people is our top priority.“ The House of Representatives voted along party lines this week to approve this…
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Congressman Says Legislators Face “Hard Decisions” in Budget Negotiations
The House majority is focused on trimming spending, except for defense. Representative Rich McCormick of Georgia said this week that legislators are grappling with “hard decisions” during ongoing…
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Pentagon Awards Rocket Startup Ursa Major $12.5 Million
Grants a small contract for solid fuel rocket engine testing and production. The Pentagon announced this month that it awarded a $12.5 million contract to the rocket building…
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Legislators Raise Concerns About Defense Spending
They question the costs the Defense Department pays contractors. Members of Congress are seeking ways to rein in wasteful defense spending. During a recent congressional hearing, Representative Michael…
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U.S. and Japan Announce $10B Tactical Aircraft Modernization Plan
Upgrades across multiple military bases to strengthen regional deterrence and enhance Indo-Pacific stability The Department of Defense (DoD), in coordination with the Government of Japan, announced a plan…
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Defense Secretary Proposes Budget to Senate Committee
Aircraft technology is being pared back to boost the number of service members. Secretary Lloyd Austin brought the proposed 2025 budget for the Department of Defense (DoD) before…
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National Guard Seeks to Strengthen Fighter Fleet Amid Cutbacks
Proposed funding addresses fighter jets cut from the 2025 budget and supports operational capacity and training initiatives. The National Guard’s budgetary proposals seek to restore the Air Force’s…
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