Latest "fy19 budget" stories

More troops and aircraft: Here’s what House appropriators want in the FY19 defense budget

The $674.6 billion spending plan is largely in line with White House priorities, but breaks with the president in a few key areas.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago

This week in Congress: Africom updates and budget debates

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 6.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

The Pentagon shifted $20 billion from OCO to base budget. Here's what it included.

The Pentagon has released details on a $20 billion discrepancy from its fiscal year 2019 budget rollout.

By Aaron Mehta

6 years ago

Navy budget seeks more cash for recruitment and retention bonuses

The budget also aims to address manning gaps at sea, while increasing flying time bonuses for the aviation community.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

FY19 budget puts US ‘back to a position of primacy,’ Mattis says

Is the Trump military buildup about to get underway?

By Aaron Mehta

6 years ago

New in 2018: Trump’s promised military buildup set to begin in earnest

Defense officials have said plans for more ships, aircraft and ground vehicles will ramp up significantly in the fiscal 2019 budget plans.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

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