Air Force Undermines A-10 Commitment

The Air Force's commitment to keeping the A-10 flying through 2030 is being undermined by its own budget, which allocates zero dollars for modernization and cuts depot maintenance, putting the fleet's future in jeopardy. This disconnect between promise and funding is slowing down rebuilding efforts, making them costlier and increasingly infeasible.

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House Appropriators Unveil $1 Trillion Defense Bill for FY27

The House Appropriations Committee has just unveiled a groundbreaking $1 trillion defense bill for FY27, prioritizing the production of critical munitions, cutting-edge technology, and modern warfare capabilities to equip troops for the challenges ahead. With $10.6 billion allocated for legacy munitions and $836 million…

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Congress Rebuffs Effort to Cut Trump-class Battleship Funding

In a surprising move, an effort to slash funding for the Trump-class battleship program was shut down, with Rep. Adam Smith's amendment to strip $1 billion in advanced procurement failing 26-30. The congressman had argued that the hefty $20 billion price tag of the lead battleship could be better spent elsewhere.

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Army's Munitions, Industrial Plans Hinge on Reconciliation Bill

The Army's ambitious plans for munitions and industrial upgrades are hanging in the balance, awaiting crucial support from the reconciliation bill to accelerate progress. Without it, the pace of modernization and vital factory upgrades may stall, warns Maj. Gen. Rebecca McElwain, the Army's budget…

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Taiwan's Drone Ambitions Hit as Defense Budget Cut Stalls Unmanned Buildup

Taiwan's plans to boost its drone capabilities have hit a roadblock after a significant cut to its defense budget, with zero new domestically produced drones set to be procured in 2026. The budget slash, resulting from a Legislative Yuan vote, has stalled the island's ambitious unmanned buildup.

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Pentagon Pushes Back on $1.2 Trillion Missile Defense Estimate

The Space Force is pushing back on a staggering $1.2 trillion price tag for its Golden Dome missile-defense system, with Gen. Michael Guetlein saying the Congressional Budget Office's estimate doesn't match the architecture they're building. The disputed cost has sparked a heated debate over the program's true price.

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Pentagon Reassesses Army Aviation Cuts Amid Industrial Base Concerns

In a surprising move, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reopening the Army Transformation Initiative, signaling a reassessment of sweeping changes that have reshaped Army capabilities and acquisitions. The review comes amid concerns about the impact on the industrial base.

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Pentagon Reverses Course, Revives Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Funding

The Pentagon is breathing new life into the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, reversing its plan to cancel the program and instead sending a budget amendment to revive funding. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the change, citing the aircraft's potential to fill critical gaps on the modern battlefield.

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Taiwan's Parliament Approves $25 Billion Defense Budget Amid China Tensions

Taiwan's legislature has approved a $25 billion defense budget, a crucial move that comes amid rising tensions with China, with 59 lawmakers voting in favor of the bill despite deep partisan divisions. The approved budget, although smaller than initially proposed, marks a significant step in bolstering Taiwan's defenses.

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