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Mattis says vets at Jan. 6 Capitol riot ‘don’t define the military’
“There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.”
Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readiness
Democratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.
Congress wants to arm Taiwan, but hasn’t figured out how to pay for it
Congress is poised to take up a massive policy that will include Taiwan security aid provisions, but the appropriations is an open question.
Army veteran suing timeshare company over predatory lending practices
The lawsuit alleges that the contract violated the Military Lending Act.
What a GOP win in November would mean for defense policy in 2023
Expect a push for more defense spending, more focus on China, and more debate over military social policies.
Ukraine-bound NASAMS are in US hands now: Raytheon
Raytheon has delivered two sophisticated NASAMS air defense systems due for Ukraine to United States government, its chief executive said Tuesday.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon replacing HIMARS launcher and rocket stocks sent to Ukraine
The U.S. military in recent weeks took contracting actions favoring Lockheed Martin worth $179 million.
By Joe Gould
Lawmakers seek emergency powers for Pentagon’s Ukraine war contracting
Proposal aims at ramp up the U.S. defense industrial base and helping European allies arm up.
US cuts military funding to 7 countries for use of child soldiers
It has become common practice for waivers to be granted in the name of supporting U.S. national security interests.
Senate passage of defense bill pushed back until November
Lawmakers will start floor work on the bill next week but aren't expected to make significant progress until after the election.
White House aims to release overdue security strategies within weeks
Amid pressure from lawmakers, the White House is weighing a September rollout for its long-delayed National Security Strategy, now being rewritten to emphasize Russia alongside China following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
By Joe Gould