Senate passes final defense policy billThe compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon.By Bryant Harris2 years ago
Final defense policy bill advances AUKUS, Taiwan trainingThe compromise bill includes authorizations for AUKUS and Taiwan troop training plus a new nuclear program and special Ukraine inspector general.By Bryant Harris2 years ago
White House wants Ukraine inspector general out of defense bill The White House is opposing an NDAA proposal for a Special Ukraine Inspector General and other provisions concerning the nuclear arsenal and Navy.By Bryant Harris and Colin Demarest2 years ago
GOP moves to instate sea-launched cruise missile nuclear programRepublicans added language to the FY24 NDAA that would make the sea-launched cruise missile a nuclear program of record.By Bryant Harris2 years ago
House passes defense bill with more Taiwan, Ukraine security aidThe compromise bill provides additional security aid to Ukraine and Taiwan, even as it drops House provisions that would have restricted arms transfers.By Bryant Harris3 years ago
Biden seeks ‘right technology investment’ in National Defense StrategyAlong with investments in directed-energy and hypersonics, the strategy would make U.S. a “fast-follower” in artificial intelligence and autonomy.By Joe Gould and Meghann Myers3 years ago