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Wittman lukewarm on Air Force plan to ‘quickstart’ programs
"Congress needs to do its job" and pass budgets on time, Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., said. “If we did our jobs, you wouldn’t need quickstart provisions.”
Frustrated lawmakers blast stalled transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle grilled Biden administration officials Thursday over the Pentagon’s rejection of Poland’s surprise plan give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine to repel Russia’s mightier forces.
By Joe Gould
More cost overruns are coming for Boeing as the KC-46 program logs another two technical deficiencies
The KC-46 now has six "category 1" deficiencies on the books.
By Valerie Insinna
Lawmakers champion China deterrence fund, but not Biden’s version
Fifteen House lawmakers are calling on appropriators to fully fund a $4.7 billion request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative amid criticism President Joe Biden’s new defense budget submission has missed the mark.
By Joe Gould
Liz Cheney: Republicans have a ‘red line’ on Biden’s defense budget
How will Democrats and Republicans come together on defense?
By Joe Gould
Virginia lawmakers prepare to battle the Pentagon over a potential cut to the carrier fleet
Key lawmakers from naval hub Virginia are warning it's a blind alley, strategically and politically.
As Biden takes office, key nuclear and missile defense decisions loom
The incoming administration must make several decisions fairly quickly, says outgoing official Rob Soofer.
By Aaron Mehta
Rogers backed as House Armed Services ranking member
House Republicans are backing Rep. Mike Rogers to replace Rep. Mac Thornberry as the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee next Congress, according to a source familiar with the situation.
By Joe Gould
Top GOP post on House Armed Services Committee draws tough competition
Meet the two lead contenders to replace Rep. Mac Thornberry in the coming weeks as the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee.
By Joe Gould
Outgoing director says commissaries are proving their worth during COVID
Will changes in the commissary benefit over the last three years bring customers back?
By Karen Jowers
Military sealift is America’s Achilles’ heel
Our armed forces, particularly the Army, simply lack the logistic capability to effectively project power across the Pacific, says the author of this commentary.
By Rep. Rob Wittman