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What books are US Army, congressmen reading?
Two members of the House and two Army leaders tell Defense News what's on their nightstands.
By Staff
Colorado and Alabama Republicans feud over Space Command legislation
House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers of Alabama lambasted fellow Colorado Republican Doug Lamborn's efforts to undo his Space Command provision.
GOP moves to instate sea-launched cruise missile nuclear program
Republicans added language to the FY24 NDAA that would make the sea-launched cruise missile a nuclear program of record.
North Dakota to exempt military pay from income taxes
North Dakota service members’ income taxes are estimated to drop by $4 million between 2023 and 2025, the governor's office said.
US to fast-track Abrams tanks for Ukraine by choosing older version
The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model.
China surpasses US in number of ICBM launchers
The STRATCOM notification prompted Republicans to push for expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal beyond the current modernization efforts.
Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks
Senate-passed version of 2023 National Defense Authorization Act aims to buy massive amounts of high-priority munitions using multiyear contracts.
By Joe Gould
LMI acquires Synaptech to enter fast-growing space business
By moving into the sector, LMI said it's seeking to provide input and technologies to all domains of the armed forces.
By Zamone Perez
Lawmakers demand information from FCC on Ligado fight
Thirteen Democrats and nine Republicans have teamed up to ask for information from the FCC.
By Aaron Mehta
Big shakeup coming to Senate Armed Services
Changing eight seats on the Senate Armed Services Committee — long seen as a powerful pulpit on national security issues — is an unusual level of upheaval.
By Joe Gould