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Republican hawks denounce defense budget caps from debt ceiling deal
Defense hawks are criticizing the $895 defense spending cap for FY25 under the debt ceiling deal, but it's unclear Congress has the will to undo it.
Exemption given for Navy to build nuclear sub in stopgap funding bill
The stopgap funding bill allows construction to begin on a second Columbia-class submarine as it threatens to fall behind schedule while a shutdown looms.
AUKUS agreement requires submarine production boost, Franchetti says
She laid out the submarine production rate needed for AUKUS at her Senate hearing, though her confirmation is uncertain.
Senators rally to boost defense spending, with $1 billion for Taiwan
A bipartisan group of senators seeks to boost defense spending beyond the debt ceiling cap amid resistance from House Republicans.
House advances AUKUS authorizations amid sub, export control debate
The House advanced four bills to implement AUKUS, but broader concerns over submarine industrial capacity and export controls are muddying the waters.
Pentagon seeks authority to transfer nuclear submarines to Australia
The Pentagon has asked Congress to authorize three new AUKUS provisions, including the transfer of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.
Pentagon nominates next ‘sub boss’ amid Senate holdup of confirmations
If confirmed, Rear Adm. Robert Gaucher would also lead Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Allied Submarine Command in Norfolk, Va.
By Diana Stancy
US to dock nuclear subs in SKorea for 1st time in 40 years
The agreement also seeks to ward off South Korea from restarting its own nuclear program.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press