The plea from Radosław Sikorski adds to a chorus of European officials who have grown concerned by Washington’s reluctance to approve the new funding and wider fears that Europe cannot sustain the war effort without American weapon supplies.
By Tim MartinThe $886 billion policy bill will go to President Joe Biden’s desk for final signature, but final passage of the annual spending bills remains unclear.
By Justin KatzWith both versions of the NDAA complete, congressional leadership must now pick conferees for each chamber to sort out two vastly different defense policy bills.
By Justin KatzA draft version of the bill provides funds for an amphibious ship, but not for a new F-35 engine, both contentious debates in the military and on the Hill.
By Justin KatzAs AUKUS develops, multiple congressional committees are all angling to help shape how it will play out.
By Justin KatzThe nominations package also proposes to elevate Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein, head of the Space Force’s main acquisition arm Space Systems Command (SSC), to four star status and take over from Gen. D.T. Thompson as vice chief of space operations.
By Theresa HitchensGen. Eric Smith will become the first Marine in at least 100 years to have the title “acting commandant.”
By Justin KatzIf the Senate approves Gen. Randy George as the Army’s next Chief of Staff, he will be overseeing the service at a time when it is dealing with recruiting challenges and shepherding weapon modernization programs to fruition.
By Ashley RoqueA letter obtained by Breaking Defense states the “current phase” of a Navy study will wrap up this year.
By Justin KatzThe reality is these holds can easily be overcome if there was a willingness by Senate leadership to force what will likely be overwhelmingly bipartisan positive votes.
By Bill GreenwaltAdm. Christopher Grady appears poised to become the military’s second highest ranking officer.
By Justin KatzAs the Biden administration cuts it close with critical post, one analyst said Grady is a former fleet operator versed in “the challenges of dealing with day-to-day activities to counter adversaries and deter aggression.”
By Valerie Insinna and Justin KatzThe Senate Appropriations Committee’s new defense spending bill adds $2.5 billion focused on capabilities in the INDO-PACOM region.
By Justin Katz
AEI’s John Ferrari argues that lawmakers must hear from incoming service leaders on the assumptions they’re making as they prepare for their new, highest-level jobs.
By John Ferrari