Policy
Lawmakers Blast TikTok CEO Over Data Privacy
At a House hearing, legislators took turns grilling Shou Chew about securing Americans’ data on the popular video-sharing app.
Pentagon’s No. 2 Civilians Fire Back in ‘Woke’ Wars
“There's been no detraction from the primary mission,” Navy Undersecretary Erik Raven told dubious GOP senators.
Lawmakers Propose Civilian Cyber Reserve to Bolster DOD and DHS
Bipartisan bills aim to allow the agencies to bolster cybersecurity by recruiting skilled civilians to serve as reservists.
‘Woke-ism’ Not an Issue, Top Military Leaders Say
Inclusion is actually a critical part of unit cohesion, Air Force chief and Marine commandant said.
Is the LPD-17 Flight II Amphib Worth It? Depends Who You Ask
Navy officials say the amphibious ship is too expensive, while the top Marine calls it “affordable.”
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.
Here's the Pentagon's New Plan to Woo and Retain Cyber Workers
The 2023-27 strategy aims to improve identification, recruitment, development, and retention of civilians in IT and related jobs.
Navy On Path To Violate 31-Amphibious-Ship Requirement in 2024
Budget proposal asks Congress to allow ship retirements that lawmakers explicitly nixed last year.
Army Focuses on China and Ukraine-Related Ammo Production in 2024 Budget
Army wants more spending on hypersonic weapons and plans large buys of anti-aircraft weapons as it gears up to counter China.
Pentagon Requests Science & Tech Research Boost, But China Remains Ahead
Beijing funds much S&T research outside formal military channels.
Biden Unveils Plans for New Australian-US-UK Submarine
The plan also calls for Australia to buy three American-made Virginia-class submarines, with options for two more.
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.
The Pentagon’s 2024 Budget Proposal, In Short
The spending plan includes $315 billion to develop and buy new weapons.
Air Force Abandons New F-35 Engine in Favor of Upgrades
If approved by Congress, it’s a win for F-35 engine maker Pratt & Whitney and a blow to General Electric.
Let Us Bulk-Buy Missiles for Fighting China, Pentagon Asks Congress
The Defense Department says it wants to use more multi-year munition buys in future years as well.
5.2% Pay Bump for Troops, Feds in 2024 Budget Proposal
The largest proposed pay raise for federal employees since the Carter administration still falls short of the demands of some Democrats and unions.
Pentagon Looking to Make Sure SpaceX Doesn’t Abandon Them in War
Spooked by the company’s new limits in Ukraine, military leaders are mulling new types of contracts.
Biden’s $842B Pentagon Budget Proposal Would Boost New Weapons
The spending plan also proposes industrial-base investments.
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