House bill funds new tranche of Philippines, Taiwan military aidThe House's FY25 State Department funding bill shows that the U.S. has a continued interest in keeping China at bay in the Indo-Pacific.By Cristina Stassis7 weeks ago
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surgeSen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.By Bryant Harris8 weeks ago
Pentagon asks Congress for Indo-Pacific Security Assistance InitiativeThe program, modeled after a similar initiative for Ukraine, includes a $500 million funding request to arm Taiwan and other regional partners.By Bryant Harris2 months ago
Pentagon seeks to expand special ops authorities for friendly nationsThe Pentagon hopes expanding these authorities will allow it to bolster support for Taiwan and the Baltics against China and Russia.By Bryant Harris2 months ago
Senate defense panel faces uphill battle in ditching debt ceiling capsA bipartisan push to grow the FY25 defense budget beyond the debt ceiling caps faces strong headwinds in the Senate and House.By Bryant Harris3 months ago
Sullivan urges Israeli restraint on Rafah, stresses Ukraine munitionsDiscussing Biden's foreign aid package, the national security adviser urged Israel against invading Rafah and stressed the need to boost arms to Ukraine.By Bryant Harris3 months ago