House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.
Meanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.
The rise comes after years of progress in reducing the number of veterans facing stable housing issues.
Congress just passed the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act. Here's a look at some key provisions.
As perilous as the state of affairs may seem, things might soon get dramatically and demonstrably worse with sequestration, the Navy secretary argues.
The compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon.
Her departure adds to the turnover affecting the Pentagon's No. 3 position amid Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade
The change follows a decades-long modernization of China's military to create a "world class" force
Biden has sought a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other needs, but it has faced a difficult reception on Capitol Hill.
Defense officials said that the harm from short-term funding bills would worsen without an appropriation by the new year.
The chair of the House's China-focused panel discussed ways to deter Beijing in the Taiwan Strait and what's in store for the year ahead.
Here's how Biden wants to spend $105 billion across several defense priorities.
