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Senators Push Navy Against Single Destroyer Request In FY ’27

Rich Abott — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:05:20 +0000

The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the two senators from Maine last week pushed back on Navy officials for only requesting one Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG-51) […]

Navy Looks To Eventually Assemble Battleship At HII Newport News; Faces More Dem Opposition

Rich Abott — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:46:27 +0000

The Navy told lawmakers this week it found a dry dock at HII’s [HII] Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard it thinks can use for final assembly of the new Trump-class battleship […]

Army Confirms FY ‘27 Chinook Request Covers Five MH-47Gs, No New CH-47F Block IIs

Matthew Beinart — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:12:30 +0000

The Army’s fiscal year 2027 funding line for the Chinook heavy-lift aircraft covers five more MH-47Gs for U.S. Special Operations Command but no new CH-47F Block IIs for the service, […]

Navy Leaders Downplay Looking At Foreign Navy Shipbuilding Amid Lawmaker Objections

Rich Abott — Wed, 20 May 2026 21:48:20 +0000

The Navy’s top leaders this week seemed to downplay and back down on the service potentially using foreign shipyards to build U.S. Navy ships or buying foreign designed warships overseas […]

Without Iran Supplemental Soon, Caudle Expects To Make Tradeoffs In July Timeframe

Cal Biesecker — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:42:36 +0000

Ongoing operations in the Middle East to contend with Iran will require additional funding soon or the Navy will be facing choices soon on “force generation,” the service’s top officer […]

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Matthew Beinart — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:31:34 +0000

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Shipbuilding Plan Reveals Battleship Will be Nuclear Powered and Armed, Pitches Some Foreign Ship Construction

Rich Abott — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:32:12 +0000

The Navy’s latest 30-year shipbuilding plan released Monday reveals the Trump-class battleship will be nuclear powered and armed, extend to a 15-ship class while also explaining plans to allow foreign […]

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Matthew Beinart — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:30:43 +0000

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]

With $1.5 Trillion Request, Army, Air Force, Navy’s Unfunded Lists Focus Solely On MILCON Projects

Matthew Beinart — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:40:01 +0000

With the Trump administration’s push to massively increase defense spending to $1.5 trillion in fiscal year 2027, the Army, Air Force and Navy have eschewed submitting large unfunded priorities lists […]

Space Force Again Moves To Terminate Next-Generation Missile Warning Polar Satellite Program

Cal Biesecker — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:45:56 +0000

The Space Force in its fiscal year 2027 budget request said it plans to terminate a space-based missile warning program covering the Arctic region that it has spent more than […]

Army Details Request For Budget Line Consolidation In FY ‘27 To Move Out On NGC2

Matthew Beinart — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:14:18 +0000

The Army has consolidated about half of the budget line items in its command and control portfolio, as it seeks greater funding flexibility in fiscal year 2027 to move out […]

Army Plans Sustained Procurement Cuts To Black Hawk, Apache And Chinook Fleets

Matthew Beinart — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:40:36 +0000

The Army is planning sustained procurement cuts over the next five years for its Black Hawk, Apache and Chinook helicopters, according to newly released budget documents. Along with the decrease […]

HASC’s Wittman Sees ‘Challenging’ Push For $350B In Reconciliation Funds, Wants Sustained Defense Increase

Matthew Beinart — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:08:34 +0000

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.– Congress’ work to pass $350 billion in reconciliation funds to support the Trump administration’s push for a $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense topline is “going to […]

Army’s FY ‘27 Budget Backs Munitions Boost Frameworks, Comptroller Notes Penalties For Delays

Matthew Beinart — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:54:51 +0000

The Army’s fiscal year 2027 budget request fully backs new framework agreements with industry to increase production for a range of critical munitions over the next several years, a lead […]

DoD Details Massive Drone, Industrial Base Investment In FY ‘27, Explains Reconciliation Outlook

Matthew Beinart — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:28:57 +0000

Senior Pentagon officials on Tuesday detailed the department’s aim to massively increase spending on drone and industrial base investment initiatives by tens of billions of dollars in fiscal year 2027, […]

Northrop Grumman Sells USAF One B-21 Test Aircraft As Part of Production Acceleration

Frank Wolfe — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:03:15 +0000

Northrop Grumman [NOC] sold the U.S. Air Force one of the company’s test B-21 Raiders as part of an effort to accelerate production of the 6th generation stealth bomber. “To […]

Army Secretary Says “We Need To Over-Invest in FLRAA To Get It Online As Quickly As Possible”

Frank Wolfe — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:47:44 +0000

Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee’s defense panel (HAC-D), said on Thursday that the Army’s budget plan beginning in fiscal 2027 has more than $2 billion […]

Trump’s $1.15 Trillion Request For DoD Is The ‘New Normal,” HASC Chairman Says

Cal Biesecker — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:58:41 +0000

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—The Trump administration’s nearly $1.2 trillion baseline defense budget request for fiscal year 2027 will be adopted and will be the foundation for the “new normal” going forward, […]

Pentagon’s Counter-Drone Task Force Seeks More Than $580 Million For R&D In 2027

Cal Biesecker — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:54:53 +0000

The Defense Department’s office focused on speeding the development and delivery of systems and technologies to counter threats from small drones is requesting more than $580 million in research, development, […]

Army Plans No JLTV Buy In FY ‘27, While Marines, Air Force Stick With Procurement

Matthew Beinart — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:03:43 +0000

The Army does not plan to buy more Joint Light Tactical Vehicles in fiscal year 2027, according to a new budget document, the latest signal it remains committed to its […]

Army Seeks Massive $36.6 Billion Missiles Investment In FY ‘27, With Big Bet On Reconciliation

Matthew Beinart — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:34:29 +0000

The Army’s plan for a massive $36.6 billion missiles investment in fiscal year 2027 places a big bet on Congress approving reconciliation funding, with the service eyeing large procurement increases […]

Army Budget Request Appears To Forego Black Hawk, Apache Procurement In FY ‘27

Matthew Beinart — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:39:22 +0000

The Pentagon’s newly released budget request does not appear to back Army procurement of more Black Hawk and Apache helicopters in fiscal year 2027. The Defense Department late Friday afternoon […]

Trump Officially Requests $1.5 Trillion FY ’27 Defense Topline, Seeks $350 Billion In Reconciliation Funds

Matthew Beinart — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:06:53 +0000

The Trump administration has officially requested a $1.5 trillion defense topline for fiscal year 2027, seeking a “historic increase” split between a $1.15 trillion base budget request and $350 billion […]

Space Force Looks To Begin Doubling Size With FY ’27 Budget Request

Cal Biesecker — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:06:38 +0000

The Space Force is expecting a huge increase in the amount of spending authority it will have in fiscal year 2027 as the service looks to double in size, the […]

White House To Deliver FY ‘27 Budget Request To Congress On April 3, OMB Confirms

Matthew Beinart — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:43:07 +0000

The Trump administration will deliver its fiscal year 2027 budget request to Congress on April 3, a spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) confirmed to Defense Daily. […]

Army Pursuing Budget Line Consolidation For C2 In FY ‘27, More Flexible Funding In FY ‘28

Matthew Beinart — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:01:26 +0000

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Army will look to pursue budget line item consolidation for its command and control (C2) portfolio in fiscal year 2027, a senior official said Tuesday, and plans […]

Pentagon Eyes April Rollout Of FY ‘27 Budget Docs, Will Detail Multi-Year Requests Beyond Munitions

Matthew Beinart — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:37:10 +0000

The Pentagon’s forthcoming fiscal year 2027 budget request, which a lead official has said is likely to be detailed in April, is expected to lay out plans to seek new […]

Official: DoD’s FY ‘27 Budget Request Coming ‘Relatively Soon,’ Makes ‘Generational Investment’

Matthew Beinart — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:11:41 +0000

The Pentagon’s fiscal year 2027 budget request is coming “relatively soon,” a senior official said Thursday, previewing that it will outline a “generational investment in the joint force.” After last […]

Pentagon Details Plan To Increase Reconciliation Spending To Over $150 Billion In FY ‘26

Matthew Beinart — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:47:44 +0000

The Pentagon will now look to spend over $150 billion in reconciliation funds this fiscal year, submitting a plan to Congress outlining efforts to advance the Golden Dome missile defense […]

Path Uncertain For $1.5 Trillion FY ‘27 Defense Topline After Trump Casts Doubt On Second Reconciliation Bill

Matthew Beinart — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:18:37 +0000

The path to achieve the White House’s call for a $1.5 trillion defense topline in 2027 appears murkier now after President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the prospects of […]

Pentagon ‘Maxing Out’ Investment In DDGs In FY ‘27 Budget Request, Hegseth Says

Matthew Beinart — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:13:52 +0000

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday the Pentagon’s forthcoming fiscal year 2027 budget request will include “maxing out” its investment in guided-missile destroyers (DDG). “I don’t know if I’m supposed […]

Golden Dome Budget Data Still Lacking, Impeding Oversight, Appropriators Say

Cal Biesecker — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:31:29 +0000

The Trump administration has yet to provide Congress with budgetary and other information about the Golden Dome homeland missile defense program as directed, impairing congressional oversight of the multi-billion dollar […]

Final FY ‘26 Defense Spending Bill Has $8.4 Billion Increase, Addresses Some ‘Broken Glass’ Requirements

Matthew Beinart — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:30:23 +0000

Congressional appropriators on Tuesday unveiled the final $839 billion fiscal year 2026 defense spending bill, including an $8.4 billion topline boost covering some but not all of the priorities sought […]

Defense Bill Provides $500 Million To Add Alternative Solid Rocket Motor Sources

Cal Biesecker — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:42:50 +0000

Congressional defense appropriators have agreed to provide $500 million for the Defense Department to spend on adding alternate production sources of solid rocket motors (SRMs) to help eliminate them as […]

Minibus That Funds NNSA Passes Senate, Heads To Trump’s Desk

Sarah Salem — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:05:43 +0000

The Senate last Thursday passed a minibus bill 82 to 15 that includes appropriations for Energy and Water development, which would provide $25.4 billion in funds to the National Nuclear […]

HASC, SASC Chairs Back Trump’s Call For $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget In ‘27

Matthew Beinart — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:56:33 +0000

The top lawmakers on the House and Senate Armed Services Committee have backed President Trump’s call to increase the defense budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027. “We commend President Trump […]

Trump Wants $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget In ‘27, Limits On Contractors’ Stock Buybacks, Exec Pay

Matthew Beinart — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:27:24 +0000

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the U.S. to massively increase its defense budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027, while also pushing for a ban on defense firms issuing […]

Lawmakers Give Navy Flexibility On Carriers And Sub Procurements, But Mandates Outside Manager For LSM And Oiler

Rich Abott — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:28:16 +0000

The fiscal year 2026 defense authorization bill is giving the Navy some flexibility in how it buys the next two aircraft carriers (CVNs) and Columbia-class nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) […]

Defense Bill Modifies Industrial Fund Provisions, Adds Batteries, Leaves Out OBBBA Funds

Cal Biesecker — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:34:43 +0000

The defense authorization bill passed by the House last week and under consideration in the Senate this week adds batteries to the list of possible investments to bolster U.S. industrial […]

NDAA Includes $26B For NNSA, Minuteman End Of Life, Contractor Benefits

Sarah Salem — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:18:07 +0000

The Senate and House combined both versions of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into a version that would authorize $25.96 billion in funding for the Department of Energy’s […]

Defense Authorizers Recommend $500 Million Put Back For SDA’s Tranche 3 Transport Layer

Cal Biesecker — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:08:30 +0000

A defense policy bill agreed to by leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees recommends $500 million for communications satellites that the Space Force zeroed earlier this year […]

Senate Appropriators Restore $1.4 Billion For Navy’s Sixth-Gen Fighter Program In FY ‘26 Spending Bill

Rich Abott — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:37:44 +0000

The Senate Appropriations Committee’s draft fiscal year 2026 spending bill plans to fund the Navy’s sixth-generation fighter aircraft to $1.4 billion after the Trump administration and Defense Department slashed it […]

Senate Appropriators Approve FY ‘26 Defense Bill With $21.7 Billion Increase, Address DoD’s Funding Errors

Matthew Beinart — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:34:19 +0000

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted to advance its $852.5 billion fiscal year 2026 defense spending bill, approving a $21.7 billion topline increase that boosts funds for shipbuilding, munitions […]

House Passes $831.5 Billion FY ‘26 Defense Spending Bill

Matthew Beinart — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:42:32 +0000

The House late on Thursday voted 221-209 to pass its $831.5 billion fiscal year 2026 defense appropriations bill. The legislation was crafted by House appropriators before receiving full budget details […]

House Armed Services Committee Wants UAS Office Reporting To Deputy Defense Secretary

Cal Biesecker — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:36:50 +0000

The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) proposed policy bill would direct the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System Office (JCO) to report to the deputy secretary of defense while keeping the […]

Authorizers Support New LSM Plan, Impose Vessel Construction Manager Strategy

Rich Abott — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:33:52 +0000

The newly released House and Senate Armed Services Committee’s FY 2026 defense authorization bills both support the Navy’s latest strategy to move forward with a non-developmental design for the Medium […]

Coast Guard Seeks Sources For Interim Long-Range C2 Plane That Also Serves DHS Chief

Cal Biesecker — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:14:59 +0000

The Coast Guard last Thursday issued a source sought notice to help it survey the market for a potential lease of a Gulfstream jet that could be used as one […]

SASC Wants The Joint Back In Joint C-sUAS Office With Transfer To OSD

Cal Biesecker — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:07:39 +0000

The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) is recommending that leadership of a Defense Department office charged with assessing counter-drone technologies and developing related requirements and training be transferred from the […]

CENTCOM Chief Wants $150 Million To Acquire Technology To Test And Evaluate

Cal Biesecker — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:32:06 +0000

Absent its own acquisition or technology budget, U.S. Central Command has a need for $150 million in fiscal year 2026 to purchase new and emerging systems and technologies to test […]

Sixth-Generation Fighter And Munitions Top The Navy’s Unfunded Priority List

Rich Abott — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:45:42 +0000

The top items on the Navy’s FY 2026 unfunded priorities list (UPL) are focused on munitions buys and funding the sixth-generation fighter program. As the top priority at $841 million, […]