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US will not allow China to ‘reshape its region,’ world order: Austin
Some Republican House members have pressed for a final plan to be postponed until early next year, when they will have control of the chamber.
By Joe Gould
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Russia, China ‘edging toward an alliance’ to counter US, Pentagon says
China’s limited nuclear arsenal prevents it from being a true peer on its own.
By Joe Gould
Biden seeks ‘right technology investment’ in National Defense Strategy
Along with investments in directed-energy and hypersonics, the strategy would make U.S. a “fast-follower” in artificial intelligence and autonomy.
Head of nuclear weapons agency unexpectedly resigns
Lisa Gordon-Hagerty, the head of the National Nuclear Security Administration, has resigned her position effectively immediately, Defense News has learned.
By Aaron Mehta
Energy Dept. officials are ‘trying to undermine’ nuclear weapons agency, Inhofe alleges
"As chairman of this committee, I won’t stand idly by and allow this to happen. This work is too important," said the Senate Armed Services Committee chair.
By Aaron Mehta
Pentagon to get more control over nuclear weapons funding under Senate proposal
Critics of the plan say it would give the Pentagon too much control over the Energy Department's budget process.
By Aaron Mehta