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Biden proposes Pentagon spending increase with industrial base focus

Biden is proposing a 3.2% increase in Defense Department spending with an eye on the Pacific and bolstering the naval industrial base.

By Leo Shane III, Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

3 months ago

Defense spending to rise by 9% in Congress’ FY23 budget deal

The money is part of a larger $1.7 trillion spending plan for federal operations.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

5 months ago

White House steps in as Navy, Pentagon feud over amphibious ship study

An official has described to Defense News a standoff between the Navy and the Pentagon, and how the White House had to play arbitrator.

By Megan Eckstein

6 months ago

White House requests $38 billion more in Ukraine aid

If Congress passes the request, it would bring the Ukraine aid total to more than $100 billion since March amid growing House Republican resistance.

By Bryant Harris

6 months ago

White House wrangles with Congress over ship, aircraft retirements

The two government branches are also clashing over nuclear modernization plans.

By Bryant Harris

11 months ago

White House seeks new $10B Ukraine fund with half for Pentagon

The White House has formally asked Congress for $32.5 billion pandemic relief and “critical assistance” to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, with $4.8 billion for the Pentagon, as part of an updated supplemental spending request.

15 months ago