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Senator blocks promotion of Pentagon chief’s aide to top Army post
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's promotion over concerns he didn't immediately disclose the defense secretary's hospitalization.
Pentagon didn’t adequately track funds sent to Chinese research labs
Investigators found seven awards, sub-awards or fee-for-service agreements from the Army for research that involved potential enhancement of pathogens.
By Zamone Perez
Navy slows procurement of key vessel for Marine littoral maneuvers
Nine vessels delivered so far with a full fleet replacement number of 72 needed.
By Todd South
Pentagon’s contracting speed lane sometimes no faster, says watchdog
The "middle-tier acquisition" pathway is running into some of the same issues affecting the Pentagon's regular contracting process, a report found.
Defense spending bill would defund Biden’s Gaza pier
A series of Republican amendments to multiple defense bills would ban funding for the Gaza pier.
White House takes aim at shipbuilding, other measures in defense bill
The White House noted its concerns with the FY25 defense policy bill's shipbuilding plans, an east coast missile defense site and contractor pricing data.
Austin meets with Chinese counterpart for first time since 2022
The two discussed a range of security issues, including China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.
Money, weapons and secret meetings: What the Pentagon is doing to arm Taiwan
There appears to be an urgency both to harden Taiwan’s defenses and to prove that the Pentagon can quickly act when given the chance.
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
Sailors eligible for extra housing money during training
A new policy attempts to alleviate the financial burden on sailors so they are not footing the bill for two homes.
By Diana Stancy
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure
Austin is continuing to deal with bladder issues that arose in December following his treatment for prostate cancer, U.S. officials said.
By Tara Copp, AP