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US to fast-track Abrams tanks for Ukraine by choosing older version

The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model.

By Joe Gould and Jen Judson

27 hours ago

The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing configured six F-15E Strike Eagles to carry extra bombs to bare-base locations, taking off from an undisclosed location April 25, 2021. This new configuration is allowing the Air Force to increase combat capabilities by carrying more munitions than the Strike Eagle can use on one mission to a forward operating base. (U.S. Air Force)

Pentagon budget aims to max munitions production, make multiyear buys

Pentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

9 days ago

GOP blasts ‘inadequate’ Biden defense budget as it vows spending cuts

Republicans lay the groundwork to boost the president's defense budget request, even as they vow to slash overall spending.

By Bryant Harris

12 days ago

China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend

The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.

12 days ago

House votes down Gaetz bill to withdraw troops from Syria

The House rejected Matt Gaetz's war powers resolutions to pull 900 U.S. troops from Syria days after a visit from Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley.

By Bryant Harris

14 days ago

Big AUKUS news coming, but Hill and allies see tech sharing snags

Britain and Australia fear that their nuclear-submarine and technology pact with the United States could be hindered by Washington's export bureaucracy.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

2 weeks ago