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Air, Space Force budgets seek to boost weapons, cut civilian jobs

New weapons are at the forefront of budget priorities for the Air Force and Space Force, while the spending plans also seek almost $2.3 billion in cuts.

Opinion

The Space Force can’t achieve space superiority on the cheap

Each military branch needs at least two things to succeed: a clear mission and a sufficient budget. The U.S. Space Force so far has only one of them.

Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next year

The Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for.

As lawmakers head to summer recess, threat of an autumn shutdown looms

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 22. 2025.