Latest "FY23 defense budget" stories

SecDef tells Congress to get a military budget done already

Lloyd Austin said another short-term budget extension will cause a host of problems for his department.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

This week in Congress: Defense authorization and appropriations work collides on Wednesday

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 20, 2020.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Senators back $45 billion boost in defense spending for FY23

Lawmakers say the extra money will counter rising inflation and replenish stocks of munitions sent to Ukraine.

By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Pentagon’s fuel prices rose $3 billion amid inflationary pressures

Spiking fuel prices will cost the Pentagon $3 billion more than expected, and it will have to go to Congress for more money, a senior official said in congressional testimony on Wednesday.

11 months ago

Lawmakers draw battle lines for FY23 defense spending ahead of White House budget release

The president's budget plan for fiscal 2023 is set to be unveiled on March 28.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

Plan to guarantee all troops a $15 minimum wage gets more congressional support

The move could add up to $10,000 in base pay for the lowest paid enlisted troops.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

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