Tag: military spending
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House Panel Targets Defense Industrial Base in $1.15T Policy Bill
The House Armed Services Committee's draft defense policy bill aims to bolster the Defense Industrial Base, driven by a stark reality: the US no longer has the capacity to rapidly produce war-fighting capabilities at scale. A $1.15 trillion spending plan is on the table, but a separate $350 billion request remains a crucial wildcard.
Navy Battleship Costs Exposed at Sea Air Space Conference
Get the inside scoop on the Navy's Trump-class battleship, including surprising cost revelations and updates on sub delays, straight from the Sea Air Space conference in Maryland. Top defense insiders are spilling the details - here's what you need to know.
Pentagon Seeks Massive Munitions Boost Amid Industry Capacity Questions
The Pentagon is making a bold move, seeking a massive 188% boost in missile procurement, with a whopping $70.5 billion earmarked for munitions in its FY27 budget request. But can the industry keep pace, and how quickly can this ambitious plan translate into operational stockpiles?