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The future littoral combat ship USS Tulsa prepares to head down the Mobile River at the Austal USA shipyard in Alabama in March. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
National Security

Senate adds second $600 million littoral combat ship to defense bill

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The $696 billion House version of the NDAA, led by Armed Services chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry, also includes a big hike in military capability over what Trump has proposed. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
National Security

Senate passes $700 billion defense policy bill, heads to conference with House

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Wilson said the service "has to get larger to be ready" and is pursuing more airmen and modern aircraft such as the B-21 Raider heavy bomber by Northrop Grumman, KC-46 Pegasus tanker by Boeing, and the F-35A strike fighter by Lockheed Martin.
National Security

Heather Wilson: Air Force’s ‘greatest risk’ is lack of a budget

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Despite the president's pledge to embark on a massive campaign to rebuild the U.S. military after five years of congressionally-imposed spending limits, and Trump's oft-repeated claim that him initiatives already producing tangible results, gridlock on Capital Hill means so far the Pentagon has yet to see the $52 billion in new money. (Mark Wilson / Pool via CNP)
Foreign Policy

Why not everyone is convinced the military has a readiness crisis

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Abolish the Sequester
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Abolish the Sequester

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Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that the Senate's annual defense policy bill was being held up on the chamber floor over a disagreement with four senators over their amendments. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
National Security

John McCain says defense bill faces impasse over four amendments

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The Navy had planned to induct the 11 ships -- including five destroyers, three cruisers and a littoral combat ship -- between November and February but will be forced to delay the timeline. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
National Security

Stop-gap budget will delay maintenance for 11 Navy ships, Pentagon says

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Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, said more money could be added for missile defense, including more interceptors and research, as North Korea charges ahead on its program to develop a nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach U.S. cities. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
National Security

Hawks, Pentagon, industry brace for effects of ‘dreaded’ stop-gap defense budget

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Congress passed a stopgap budget for the Pentagon. The continuing resolution will hold the Pentagon to current spending levels and prevent it from starting any new programs. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)
National Security

Congress passes stopgap Pentagon budget despite warnings

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National Security

John McCain slams Congress for ‘failure’ of another continuing resolution

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