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Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending bill
The U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.
Saving money: Enrollment starts soon for this new military benefit
Here's how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.
By Karen Jowers
Congress’ to-do list adds budget request for Israel, Ukraine
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Oct. 23, 2023.
Where does your state rank in defense spending?
The Defense Department spent more money in Virginia than any other state.
By Zamone Perez
Sweden’s stalled NATO bid disrupts Nordic defense planning
A Nordic cluster within NATO remains the goal, but questions remain about the alignment to North America or Europe when it comes to the High North.
Opinion
GOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veterans
Two GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.
By Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. & Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.
Global military spending up to an all-time high
A Sweden-based watchdog says global military spending grew for the eighth consecutive year in 2022 to an all-time high of $2.24 trillion.
Jon Stewart blasts ‘corruption’ in Pentagon spending priorities
Jon Stewart talks with the Defense Department's second-highest official, calls the lack of adequate focus on military family support shameful.
DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops
Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.
By Karen Jowers
Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin
The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.
By Joe Gould