China denies US report it’s rapidly growing its nuclear arms
BEIJING — A senior Chinese arms control official denied Tuesday that his government is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, though he said it is taking…
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HASC’s top Republican takes aim at budget gridlock, Russia policy and vaccination mandate
WASHINGTON ― Congress’ recently passed fiscal 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, which included authorization for a $25 billion boost over President Joe Biden’s defense budget…
As Pentagon calls for industry innovation, top acquisition nominees remain stalled
WASHINGTON — With an eye toward technological competition with China, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a lofty “call to arms” for the American businesses to…
Rebuild US manufacturing in these four steps, says Reagan task force
WASHINGTON ― A new report from a Ronald Reagan Institute task force aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing to compete with China recommends reskilling workers using…
Send troops to Black Sea and weapons to Ukraine, key Republicans tell Biden
WASHINGTON ― Republican Reps. Mike Rogers and Mike Turner are urging U.S. President Joe Biden to further arm Ukraine and “deploy a U.S. military presence…
Send Ukraine US troops, weapons, key Republicans tell Biden
WASHINGTON ― Republican Reps. Mike Rogers and Mike Turner are urging U.S. President Joe Biden to further arm Ukraine and “deploy a U.S. military presence…
New AM General chief vows to ‘put the full weight of the organization’ into pursuing JLTV
WASHINGTON — Private-equity firm KPS Capital Partners acquired Humvee-maker AM General last year, and now the South Bend, Indiana-based vehicle maker has a new chief…
‘Uncharted waters:’ With no Hyten successor in sight, DoD prepares to delegate vice chair jobs
WASHINGTON — With one month before the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. John Hyten, retires, the Biden administration has not yet…
Biden to nominate former House staffer as Army acquisition boss
Correction: Carrie Ricci is the nominee for Army general counsel and not Pentagon general counsel. The error was in an earlier version of this story….