House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year
Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.
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Lawmakers back White House FY26 plans for more troops, 3.8% pay hike
The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate.
US Army’s next budget invests heavily in drones and electronic warfare
The Army plans to ask for more agile funding for drones, counter-drone and electronic warfare capabilities in its FY26 budget.
Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says
Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
Pentagon chief technologist argues case for rapid experimentation fund
The Pentagon's CTO said Wednesday the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve plays a key role in prioritizing experimentation for joint requirements.
The US election and NATO: What’s at stake
The upcoming U.S. presidential election could transform the alliance and America's role in it, analysts say.
Issa urges House colleagues to learn from South China Sea crises
Keynote speakers at CSIS' event said international law needs to be obeyed in the South China Sea.
Defense Innovation Unit should expand across US, lawmakers say
The Senate Armed Services Committee’s fiscal 2025 defense policy bill includes a provision requiring DIU to craft a plan to increase its U.S. footprint.
Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25
House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.
Baltic state ministers urge fellow NATO members to boost defense spend
In a roundtable discussion Tuesday, defense ministers discussed the implications of Russia's expansionist mindset and the future of NATO.
House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchase
Meanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.
