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Record-smashing $1.5-trillion spending proposal will fund only the ‘most essential things’: comptroller
The Pentagon’s acting CFO also said that just a sliver of the $153 billion reconciliation funds remains unallocated.
Business
Demand signals are up, but supply chain risks may still hinder production
As the Trump administration pushes for faster weapons production, supply-chain vulnerabilities could trip progress.
Business
Missile makers agree to ‘quadruple’ production, Trump says
The announcement comes after months of White House pressure on defense companies to build weapons faster.
Business
The Pentagon’s investment deals draw congressional scrutiny
DOD weapons buyer Michael Duffey testified about the decision to invest $1 billion in L3Harris.
Threats
Pentagon pick to lead homeland defense policy grilled over election security
The heated debate follows President Trump’s calls to “nationalize” elections.
Business
Embraer joins Northrop to devise autonomous boom system for KC-390 tanker
The deal aims to court international buyers and the Air Force as it sketches out its future refueling program.
Business
Boeing moves its defense HQ back to St. Louis
The aerospace giant’s global headquarters will remain in Arlington, Va.
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Business
CNO: ‘I need my stuff on time’
Adm. Daryl Caudle issued a direct call for transparent contracting with the maritime industrial base.
Business
Crowded field of robot-boat makers vies for Navy's attention
Industry execs say service leaders are showing real interest—even if they’re not yet buying in bulk.
Business
HII CEO touts productivity gains—but says new contracts are needed to sustain progress
Shipyard exec says deals to build attack and ballistic-missile subs must be inked by mid-year.
Business
Munitions makers say they've been persuaded to invest more in production capacity
The administration's last-minute request for a funding bump garnered just $2B, but company execs seem to appreciate the effort.
Business
Navy shipbuilding stands to get $27 billion in funding in 2026
Compromise spending bill reflects a $6.5 billion increase over the president’s budget request for shipbuilding—and corrects One Big Beautiful Bill accounting miscalculations.
