Latest "defense budget" stories

This week in Congress: Top military leaders head to Capitol Hill

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 27, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

4 days ago

First look — White House says GOP budget plan would harm defense

Administration officials are accusing far-right Republicans of undermining national security with their fiscal goals.

By Leo Shane III

7 days ago

This week in Congress: SecDef defends the White House budget

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 20, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

Pentagon budget aims to max munitions production, make multiyear buys

Pentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

2 weeks ago

Inside Indo-Pacific Command’s $87 billion wish list to deter China

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has outlined new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China.

By Joe Gould

3 weeks ago

Troops would see biggest pay raise since 2002 under Biden budget plan

The big pay boost is part of a $842 billion Defense Department spending plan unveiled by the White House on Thursday.

By Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

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