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Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut

The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.

8 days ago

Pentagon seeks drone-killing technology that’s safe for civilians

Low-collateral systems can take out drone threats in highly populated areas without major impacts on the environment and, critically, civilians.

9 days ago

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GOP funding boost targets Golden Dome, high-tech fighters and ships

The House Armed Services Committee will debate the package Tuesday and House Republicans expect to pass the bill in May.

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