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House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchase
Meanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.
House defense bill adds special Ukraine IG, Taiwan cyber cooperation
The House's FY24 National Defense Authorization Act sets up a Special Inspector General for Ukraine and requires cooperation on Taiwan cybersecurity.
GOP moves to instate sea-launched cruise missile nuclear program
Republicans added language to the FY24 NDAA that would make the sea-launched cruise missile a nuclear program of record.
Key lawmakers flex new positions to bolster shipbuilding industry
Lawmakers representing major shipbuilding states have taken on new leadership roles in Congress — and they're looking to expand the industry's capacity.
House committee boosts shipbuilding plans despite budget caps
A House defense policy bill would accelerate submarine and amphibious construction, though it's unclear where the money will come from amid budget caps.
Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoff
Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next.
‘Total garbage’: Fresh confusion for overpaid Navy retirees
Despite pay statements indicating the debt would start to be garnished on July 1, Defense Finance Accounting Service officials say that is not the case.
Pentagon nominates next ‘sub boss’ amid Senate holdup of confirmations
If confirmed, Rear Adm. Robert Gaucher would also lead Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Allied Submarine Command in Norfolk, Va.
By Diana Stancy
Navy error upends pay for more than 1,200 retirees
A Navy "software issue' has led to issues with the pay of 1,283 retirees.
Toxic foam spill at Hawaii’s Red Hill facility due to contractor error
About 1,300 gallons of toxic fire suppressant leaked at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage site near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Nov. 29, 2022.
By Kent Miller