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Congressional China panel preps proposals to rapidly arm Taiwan
In an exclusive interview, Mike Gallagher previewed some of the Taiwan provisions that his China-focused panel is drafting for inclusion in a defense bill. → Read More
Warren grills Pentagon lawyers on lobbying by former defense officials
Elizabeth Warren grilled Pentagon lawyers over hundreds of former defense and congressional officials who had gone on to lobby for defense contractors. → Read More
Gulf shipyards struggle to find workers amid shipbuilding spree
As the Navy scrambles to bolster its shipbuilding capacity, numerous shipyards in the Gulf of Mexico must compete to attract a limited pool of workers. → Read More
New US nuclear chief takes fresh stance on sea-launched cruise missile
Gen. Anthony Cotton, who commands the U.S. nuclear arsenal, is less bullish than his predecessor on congressional efforts to develop SLCM-N. → Read More
House votes down Gaetz bill to withdraw troops from Syria
The House rejected Matt Gaetz's war powers resolutions to pull 900 U.S. troops from Syria days after a visit from Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley. → Read More
Chinese minister warns of conflict unless US changes course
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Tuesday that Beijing and Washington are headed for “conflict and confrontation.” → Read More
Big AUKUS news coming, but Hill and allies see tech sharing snags
Britain and Australia fear that their nuclear-submarine and technology pact with the United States could be hindered by Washington's export bureaucracy. → Read More
House’s first China Committee hearing highlights Taiwan defenses
The Republican and Democratic leaders on the House's select China Committee sought to spotlight China's threat to Taiwan in their first hearing. → Read More
Federal unions warn cutting defense civilian personnel is sabotage
The move comes as the DoD — like other federal agencies — is competing for talent against a private sector that boasts unfettered salaries and benefits. → Read More
Biden arms deal policy seeks to balance human rights and competition
The Biden administration updated its arms transfer policy as it identifies ways to make the U.S. defense industry more competitive in global weapons deals. → Read More
Republicans push Biden to seek more Taiwan military aid in next budget
GOP lawmakers want to see $2 billion in military aid for Taiwan in the forthcoming budget request. → Read More
After UFO shoot-downs, senators fret over holes in homeland defenses
Lawmakers are eyeing NORAD's capabilities after a suspected Chinese spy balloon and other objects pierced North America's airspace. → Read More
When will the war in Ukraine end? Experts offer their predictions.
First were the helmets, then the Leopard tanks. The evolving approach of sending aid to Ukraine fits a conflict as fluid as it is unpredictable. → Read More
Chinese balloon wasn’t downed over Alaska due to ‘dangerous’ recovery
The Pentagon is trying to justify its decision to lawmakers critical of how long it took the Biden administration to act. → Read More
Connecticut lawmakers demand more information on Army helicopter award
The Army this week declined to discuss its FLRAA decision with lawmakers, citing the protest period. → Read More
Senators want to block Turkey F-16 sale until NATO expansion succeeds
Senators won't greenlight the F-16 sale unless Turkey allows Sweden and Finland into NATO. And at least one is calling for sanctions over the impasse. → Read More
Armed Services panel finalizes roster with three new GOP senators
Sen. Roger Wicker will serve as the Armed Services Committee's new ranking member while three new Republicans join. Democrats retained all former members. → Read More
GOP pushes tougher China dual-use sanctions, cites lax enforcement
The new House Foreign Affairs chairman worries that the Commerce Department grants too many licenses for technology that the Chinese military could use. → Read More
Armed Services committee adds 11 members, quality of life panel
Eleven new Republican lawmakers were named to the influential panel, joining 20 returning GOP members from last session. → Read More
Turkey F-16 sale in congressional limbo amid Lockheed backlog
Congress hasn't approved an F-16 sale to Turkey. Even if it does, Ankara will likely have to contend with a lengthy production queue for the in-demand jet. → Read More