Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next yearThe Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for.

6 months ago

House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal yearOnly a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.

7 months ago

BudgetLawmakers 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.

Missile Defense Agency’s FY26 budget targets homeland missile defense The request includes funding for systems designed to defend the homeland against intercontinental ballistic missiles from Iran and North Korea.

7 months ago

Space Force rethinking plans for proliferated satellite communicationsThe service is studying alternatives to the Space Development Agency's Transport Layer, which is providing small satellites for tactical communications.

7 months ago

Army seeks $197 billion FY26 budget with transformation plan at centerThe Army's base budget request is $192 billion but relies on another $5.4 billon in supplemental funding for key initiatives.

7 months ago

Navy budget seeks to boost modernization of fleet, shipyardsThe Navy intends to use some of the funds to increase its fleet of warships by 19 and modernize century-old shipyards.

7 months ago

Pentagon to request $848 billion in delayed base budget releaseDefense officials argued the spending request should also include another spending bill in Congress, which would bring the total closer to $961 billion.

7 months ago

Tech firm uses AI to make Pentagon budget, spending easier to trackObviant's platform aims to help both DOD and the defense industry better understand how the Pentagon is spending its money.

7 months ago

Army promises to deliver analysis on sweeping changes in 10 days The Army secretary has promised to show Congress the analysis behind its transformation plans within the next 10 days.

8 months ago

House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget billRepublicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget.

8 months ago

Panel advances defense budget despite missing details from White HouseThe $832 billion defense spending plan provides no increase from current fiscal year funding levels.

8 months ago

Allvin calls Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US air defenseThe Air Force's top uniformed leader said that planners need to consider vulnerabilities at military sites once thought untouchable by enemy forces.

8 months ago

Trump promises $1 trillion in defense spending for next yearTrump's plan for a huge increase in defense spending next fiscal year would mean billions more for equipment and training.

10 months ago

Stopgap budget bill includes extra funds for military, VA programs The six-month budget bill must be approved by lawmakers before Friday night to avoid a partial government shutdown.

11 months ago

Trump to launch new White House office focused on shipbuilding The president said the new effort will focus on ways to "resurrect the American shipbuilding industry."

11 months ago

Money, Musk and mission creep: How Trump could shape DOD’s space driftThe path to a larger Space Force budget isn’t clear — even as Trump, who oversaw the creation of the service, prepares to take office in the coming weeks.

13 months ago

Army budget leaders talk spending smarter, audit pressureThe Army is likely to face another flat budget in a tough economy, which could put modernization efforts in the crosshairs.

16 months ago

Space Force picks four firms to design ‘Resilient GPS’ satellitesThe Space Force has told Congress it plans to spend $1 billion on Resilient GPS over the next five years.

16 months ago

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