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Replicator, planes and multi-year deals: What’s in the new FY24 defense spending bill
The bipartisan spending package, released early this morning, increases defense funding by $27 billion over the previous year’s enacted budget and includes a number of key provisions the department had requested.
Coproduction in Ukraine too hard? Here’s a solution: Build in NATO
In this op-ed, Kateryna Bondar argues coproduction in NATO countries could help Ukraine receive the defense materiel it needs while providing benefits to the host countries.
Pentagon operations ‘potentially jeopardized’ without $105B supplemental: SASC chair
Sen. Jack Reed told reporters that should the bill fail, he would look to busting the price cap on next year's defense authorization legislation.
NATO lauds ‘unprecedented’ jump in defense spending, new members and public popularity
Poland, in particular, led the way in defense expenditure in 2023, using nearly 4 percent of its GDP on an arms spending spree, according to the alliance's annual report.
Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific
“There’s no way we go into a large-scale fight without relying on allies and partners for supply chain airfields [and ports]. We've identified [those], you know, down to every airfield and port there is,” said Army Materiel Command head Gen. Charles Hamilton. “Have we done the same thing here in the United States?"
White House unveils $300 million Ukrainian weapon package, thanks to found savings
"Ukraine is not running out of courage and tenacity: They're running out of ammunition, and we're running out of time to help them," said CIA director William Burns.
Pentagon emphasizes ‘continuity’ in $849.8B FY25 budget request, amid political deadlock
“We kind of depend on having [that] ‘24 bill finish and finish in a way that looks a lot like what we asked for. Otherwise, we're going to have to go back to the drawing board on a couple of fronts,” said a senior defense official.
NATO raises Swedish flag as Nordic nation takes ‘rightful place’ in alliance
Sweden brings to the alliance high-tech, high north fighting capabilities, but says it won't host nuclear weapons as part of NATO's deterrence strategy.
UK pledges additional 10,000 FPV and one way attack drones for Ukraine
A total of $128 million from the latest drone package will be spent on maritime capabilities so Ukraine can "turn the tide" against Russia in the Black Sea, said the UK Ministry of Defence.
European Commission’s first industrial strategy aims to break US dependence, deter Russia
The strategy may include strong language about guarding against the threat from Moscow, but it also acknowledges a long — and pricey — road ahead for Europe's defense industry.
Russia-North Korea ‘partnership’ could have long-lasting repercussions, NSC official warns
Pyongyang seeks "direct military assistance from Russia to include fighter aircraft, surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles and ballistic missile production equipment," said Mira Rapp Hooper, the White House's top advisor on the Korean peninsula,
Exclusive: Army Vice Chief talks network evolution, possible C-UAS shakeup and other priorities
The Army’s new Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus recently sat down with Breaking Defense to discuss a few of his priorities that include network changes to include transitioning from a ‘C2 Fix’ to ‘C2 Next.’
Poland signs $2.5B air defense battle system deal, plans new fleet of light recon vehicles
Warsaw continues its defense spending spree in back-to-back signings.
Brute force: Russia ‘doubled down’ on often-crude disinformation in 2023, says report
With official outlets like RT and Sputnik kicked out of many Western countries, Moscow now emphasizes social media — exploiting TikTok, X, and the explosion in generative AI, according to a new report.