OpinionWith Chinese warships anchoring in Cambodia, the US needs to respondIt’s past time for Washington to jettison its ad hoc, absent-minded approach toward Beijing’s basing pursuits.21 hours ago
Space acquisitions chief wants more authority to blacklist contractorsFrank Calvelli told lawmakers that while the Contractor Responsibility Watch List is a helpful tool, he'd like to see its authorities expanded.3 days ago
CongressHouse lawmakers denounce Pentagon’s planned drop in submarine ordersA bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers asks defense appropriators to ignore the Navy budget proposal and procure two Virginia-class attack submarines.
Budget office says amphibious ship could cost triple Navy’s estimateThe cost estimate is based on a hybrid military-commercial ship design, as Navy and Marine Corps leaders have indicated they’ll pursue.3 weeks ago
AUKUS allies float path for Japan to join tech sharing pactPresident Joe Biden opened the door for Japan to join part of AUKUS, but Tokyo did not commit to entering.3 weeks ago
OpinionWithout change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industryFor industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.3 weeks ago
US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to growThe head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.3 weeks ago
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending billsRepublicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.3 weeks ago
Israel F-15 sale in jeopardy as congressional support wanesA key lawmaker said he has not greenlit an F-15 sale for Israel as its operations in Gaza alienate previously supportive Democrats.4 weeks ago
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Pacific problems: Why the US disagrees on the cost of deterring ChinaHow much money will it take to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, and who gets to decide?4 weeks ago
House panel questions Pentagon on Chinese biotech firmsThe House's China panel is pushing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to add several biotech firms to the Pentagon list of Chinese military companies.5 weeks ago
Congress funds Taiwan military support as foreign aid bill stallsThe $300 million in Taiwan military financing falls far short of the $3.9 billion in security assistance for Taipei tied up with Ukraine, Israel aid.5 weeks ago