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Pentagon needs $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon’s push to scale autonomous and robotic systems.
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Pentagon barred Qatar base access to hide Iran war damage, US senator claims
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was denied access to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a recent Congressional Delegation trip in what he calls a “cover-up.”
Federal Oversight
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VA terminated $1.1 billion in contracts after DOGE requests, watchdog finds
VA ended contracts worth $1.1 billion during DOGE’s cost-cutting spree, far less than the $120.9 billion the department reported initially.
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VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
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How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
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GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy
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VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
Pay & Benefits
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Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says
There are no known procedures to neutralize the effects of jet fuel exposure, and there’s no clinical guidance for long-term treatment, researchers found.
VIDEOS
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Better weapons, new berets and personal comfort | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.13.2
From urine collection systems to updated weaponry and even a new beret for EOD airmen, a bevy of updates could be headed for troops across the military.
Featured Videos
Management
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White House proposes all federal employees sign nondisclosure agreements
Following a recent string of unathorized disclosures, or leaks, the Trump administration announced their intent to draft NDAs for federal workers.
AI and IT
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Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?
Both countries have ordered MQ-9B drones from General Dynamics, a hardware choice that some experts believe offers cooperation prospects in the High North.
More Stories
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What happens to workers compensation when I collect social security?
The Labor Dept.’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs administers four major disability compensation programs.
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Pentagon, Interior launch new program to protect land around bases
The new program will promote both conservation and military readiness, officials said.
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Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US government workers
The ruling upholds a preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge in January 2022. At that point, nearly 98% of covered employees had been vaccinated.
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Supreme Court to consider impact of ambiguous government regulations
The Supreme Court’s decision in SuperValu will impact how False Claim Act allegations are investigated, litigated and resolved.
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US launches Syria strikes after contractor killed, 5 troops wounded
A U.S. contractor died and six additional personnel were wounded in a Syria drone strike that inspired retaliatory strikes Thursday.
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VA leaders aren’t worried about looming budget fights … yet
Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House’s plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.
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SVB demise drew quick response from Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit
Prior to the government’s decision to intervene, DIU considered whether the agency has any tools to support defense startups exposed by the bank’s failure.
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National Cybersecurity Strategy is a North Star for federal agencies
Many government agencies still rely on legacy IT systems that are costly to maintain and difficult to defend, the author says.
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Congress lays groundwork for AUKUS export control reform
The White House and Congress are pushing for U.S. export control reforms in order to implement AUKUS cooperation on hypersonics, AI and quantum technology.
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Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.
Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.