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Congress hits fast-forward to field new capability to counter drones
Congress wants the new Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office to work faster for an enduring capability.
By Jen Judson
Latest "fy21 defense budget" stories
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Lawmakers want US Army to quicken purchase of Arctic-capable vehicles
The Army should move faster to get vehicles that can operate in harsh Arctic conditions, Senate appropriators said in the Defense Subcommittee's version of the FY21 defense spending bill.
By Jen Judson
Troops should expect a big pay raise next year, despite budget uncertainty
The White House has proposed a 3.0 percent pay raise in 2021.
This week in Congress: Rapidly spreading worries about coronavirus
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 9, 2020.
Four friction points to watch in the FY21 defense budget
Congress will receive President Donald Trump’s FY21 budget proposal for the Pentagon and other federal agencies on Monday, but don’t expect it to pass as drafted.
By Joe Gould
HASC Chairman Adam Smith on Mideast wars, acquisition reform and 2020 elections
Rep. Adam Smith talks national security, the presidential race and the next defense authorization bill.
By Joe Gould