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US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, Israel

Secretary Austin outlined U.S. production constraints and made the case to Congress for more funds to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine and Israel.

By Bryant Harris

6 weeks ago

No clear return date for troops headed to Europe amid Russia threats

Lawmakers were briefed Thursday by senior administration officials about the troop moves and latest tensions in Ukraine.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

23 months ago

Congress passes defense policy bill with budget boost, military justice reforms

After months of debate and weeks of angst, the Senate has sent its annual defense bill to the president.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

24 months ago

Still no timeline for when annual defense authorization bill may move in the Senate

Lamakers have just a few weeks left this year to finalize the measure, which has passed through congress for nearly six consecutive decades.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

DoD won’t offer contract for new Open Skies plane until treaty’s future is clear

The aging OC-135 aircraft may never be replaced.

By Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Lawmakers question probe that cleared Hyten of sex assault allegations

Gen. John Hyten's nomination seems at risk following accusations of sexual assault from a subordinate.

4 years ago