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Senators push Biden to release submarine costs for AUKUS

The cost estimates are critical to a debate that has delayed key congressional authorizations needed to advance AUKUS.

By Bryant Harris

7 weeks ago

Dems denounce GOP for not funding Pentagon’s multiyear munitions plan

House Democrats are criticizing Republicans for not funding the Pentagon's request for multiyear munitions buys, as endorsed by the China Committee.

By Bryant Harris

6 months ago

General: Supply chain problems are hurting nuclear modernization

"It’s going to take everyone to understand how to close the gap on supply chain management."

15 months ago

Congress backs more military aid for Ukraine, but how much remains unclear

President Joe Biden announced $800 million in additional aid for Ukraine, but some lawmakers want even more.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

GOP senator blocks Russia pro from joining Pentagon, drawing fiery rebuke

A key Russia expert and two other defense experts are being blocked from joining the Pentagon by GOP Sen. Josh Hawley, as the Biden administration struggles to solve the deepening Russia-Ukraine crisis and deploys thousands of U.S. troops to bolster European allies.

22 months ago

Reed aims for fresh push to confirm Biden’s Pentagon nominees

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed, D-R.I., said this week he will renew his efforts to persuade the U.S. Senate to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees for the Pentagon.

23 months ago