Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending billThe U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.By Stephen Losey and Rachel S. Cohen4 weeks ago
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
Congress wants US Air Force to better explain reorganization plansThe Air Force says this reorganization is needed to prepare it for a fight against China, but lawmakers say they need to hear more about these plans.By Stephen Losey5 weeks ago
Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Air Force leaders sound alarm over looming yearlong funding delayThe Pentagon is operating under its third continuing resolution of fiscal 2024 as Congress continues to draft defense spending legislation.By Courtney Albon and Stephen Losey2 months ago
Austin, Blinken set to make case for White House defense supplemental Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 30, 2023.By Leo Shane III6 months ago