Lawmakers Press Pentagon to Prove It Can Buy Weapons at ‘the Speed of Relevance’
A rare bipartisan hearing put defense acquisition culture—and a $833 billion budget—under the microscope.
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Short or Long? Congress Weighs FY 2026 CR as Shutdown Looms
With days left before the fiscal year begins, lawmakers are split between a short stopgap through mid-November and a longer extension into early 2026.
The FY-2026 NDAA: A broad reset for the Pentagon
Senate’s FY‑2026 defense bill focuses on AI, cyber, space, software, and sea power.
FY2026 Defense Budget Thread – Status Update #2
Yesterday's hearing were a mix of firebrands and cold shoulders as Congress and the Executive's crisis in communication continues with mixed results - but in a new cardinal direction from year's past