Ideas
Here’s how to fix the Pentagon’s CAPE office
The changes must go to the heart of the operation.
Ideas
Don’t Kill CAPE
The storied Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation office is invaluable to the Pentagon. Three former directors explain why.
Ideas
Spend More on Defense? Let’s Focus on Spending Better
The leaders of Congress’ National Defense Strategy commission lay out their priorities.
Science & Tech
More than Half of the Pentagon’s Major Arms Efforts Are Late, GAO Finds
The watchdog urges the military to better follow commercial practices.
Defense Systems
State Department Worries About Cyber Vulnerabilities Amid Debt Debate
The department wants to spend nearly $1 billion on cybersecurity in 2024 to improve networks and communications devices.
Policy
Hypersonics, Nukes Top House Lawmaker’s Priorities List
But markups at Doug Lamborn’s HASC strategic forces panel are on hold amid threats to force a U.S. default.
Policy
Will SecAF’s Budget-Flexibility Proposal Die on the Hill?
Frank Kendall wants Congress to allow service secretaries to launch new efforts as threats arise, not when budget season rolls around.
Policy
As Air Force Tries to Retire Jets, HASC’s Wittman Wants a Gapfiller
The Virginia Republican wants a “tactical interim” capability to arrive while the Air Force awaits its secret NGAD combat aircraft.
Policy
Seapower Chairman Wants Answers on Amphib Fleet Funding
Sen. Tim Kaine also said he expects the Navy’s 30-year-shipbuilding plan this week.
Policy
Army Wishlist: Tank Upgrades, Augmented Reality
Service has $1.93 billion worth of priority items not included in its official budget request.
Policy
Amid Pentagon Focus On China, Indo-Pacific Command Says It Has $3.5B Budget Shortfall
This “unfunded list” comes on top of the $9.1 billion the Pentagon requested for “Pacific deterrence” in its 2024 spending proposal.
Policy
Air Force Won’t Buy Hypersonic Missiles in 2024, Official Says
The service will spend the next year continuing to develop and test two candidate weapons, a budget leader said.
Policy
R&D Tops Procurement in Air Force’s 2024 Budget Proposal
Meanwhile, the Space Force is requesting $30 billion in 2024, $3.7 billion above last year’s enacted budget.
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