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AUKUS allies float path for Japan to join tech sharing pact
President Joe Biden opened the door for Japan to join part of AUKUS, but Tokyo did not commit to entering.
Congress urges Biden to fill inspector general vacancies
Government watchdogs have been missing from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
US, Philippines vow joint defense ‘anywhere in the South China Sea’
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the rounds in Washington seeking to deepen the alliance amid concerns over Chinese aggression.
Senate advances bill to enhance Latin America security cooperation
The bill’s security provisions exclude Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from Somalia
The House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.
US Space Command commercial integration office draws company interest
The office, located within Space Command headquarters, connects and elevates the work of two organizations already working with private sector companies.
From Ukraine to debt ceiling, it’s a balancing act to pass FY24 budget
The debt ceiling debate could complicate Congress' attempt to pass a defense budget and additional Ukraine emergency spending.
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.
Republicans push Biden to seek more Taiwan military aid in next budget
GOP lawmakers want to see $2 billion in military aid for Taiwan in the forthcoming budget request.
Armed Services panel finalizes roster with three new GOP senators
Sen. Roger Wicker will serve as the Armed Services Committee's new ranking member while three new Republicans join. Democrats retained all former members.
US arms export approvals soared in 2022
One factor in the surge is the easing of the global pandemic that in 2021 depressed sales from a spike to $83.5 billion in 2020.
By Joe Gould