Latest "House-Armed-Services-Committee" stories

Pentagon briefs Hill on Army special ops cuts, vacant slots targeted

The Army's number two civilian and Pentagon special operations officials spoke to committee staff members Thursday.

By Davis Winkie and Leo Shane III

8 weeks ago

US Army must plan how to manage electric battlefield, lawmakers say

The Army hasn't shown a plan for how it might manage battlefield electric power storage and distribution, so lawmakers want to see what's on the table.

6 months ago

Lawmakers demand Army justify pursuit of new attack recon helicopter

House lawmakers would curb the secretary's travel funding until the Army produces analysis of alternatives for its future attack reconnaissance aircraft.

6 months ago

Lawmakers seek clearer picture of nuclear command and control

A filter specifically for NC3 would help "aggregate and better track sustainment and modernization efforts," according to the draft language.

By Colin Demarest

6 months ago

Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demand

Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.

10 months ago

Demand for Ukraine oversight ‘part of Russian propaganda,’ Smith says

Houses Armed Services Committee says Ukraine is "spending the money really well; that’s why they’re winning."

By Marjorie Censer

12 months ago