Senate committee backs Department of War name changeThe Senate Armed Services Committee approved the Department of War rebrand in their version of the fiscal 2027 NDAA, moving the name closer to law.By Cristina Stassis14 days ago
Senator warns of government shutdown over dispute on fiscal 2027 defense budgetSen. John Kennedy, R-La., said that leaders should prepare for a government shutdown as lawmakers disagree on a defense budget increase.By Cristina Stassis2 weeks ago
Creating a separate Cyber Force would require $10 billion and a minimum of 1 year, report saysTwo D.C. think tanks examined a proposed implementation plan for an independent U.S. Cyber Force as some lawmakers push for its creation.By Cristina Stassis3 weeks ago
Air Force slashes number of fields eligible for fiscal year 2026 reenlistment bonusesThe number of career fields elibile for the Selective Retention Bonus dropped by 73% in fiscal year 2026.By Cristina Stassis4 weeks ago
SpaceX awarded $4 billion Space Force contract to track airborne threatsAs part of the SB-AMTI program, SpaceX is meant to accelerate the delivery of sensors tracking and targeting threats globally from space.By Cristina Stassis4 weeks ago
US lawmakers weigh aviation fuel cost increase from Iran war in fiscal 2027 defense hearingAhead of drafting fiscal year 2027’s NDAA, U.S. lawmakers are grappling with the rise in fuel prices and what it means for the military's aviation costs.By Cristina Stassis4 weeks ago
