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Aviation

April 2022

Armed Overwatch Program Nears Source Selection (UPDATED)

By Jan Tegler
Despite the U.S military’s shift to great power competition with China and Russia, Special Operations Command says it still needs aviation platforms that can support isolated commandos conducting irregular warfare in remote areas.
Budget

April 2022

SEA-AIR-SPACE NEWS: Lawmakers Express Discontent with Navy Budget Request

By Mikayla Easley
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Two bipartisan members of the House Armed Services Committee said they had concerns about the Navy’s 2023 budget proposal, and suggested some requests may be rejected.
Budget

April 2022

SEA-AIR-SPACE NEWS: Sea Service Leaders Double Down on 2023 Budget Request

By Mikayla Easley
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Leaders from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard insist their 2023 budget proposals to Congress prioritize the sea services’ advantage both today and in the future, despite the controversial feedback the request received.
Budget

March 2022

BUDGET 2023: Army Reveals More Details on Budget Winners, Losers (UPDATED)

By Meredith Roaten
While the Army is prioritizing the programs it says are key to modernization, the service is requesting to eliminate three programs and slow down 32 programs for fiscal year 2023, according to service officials.
Budget

March 2022

BUDGET 2023: Navy Looking to Add 9 New Ships, Decommission 24

By Mikayla Easley
The Navy is requesting funding for nine new ships in its 2023 budget request to Congress, while simultaneously hoping it can decommission 24 ships to free up funds.
Budget

March 2022

BUDGET 2023: Army’s Request Prioritizes Modernization, Slows Down Vehicle, Helio Upgrades

By Mikayla Easley and Stew Magnuson
The Army is asking to slow down upgrades for some fighting vehicles and helicopters in its budget proposal for fiscal year 2023, while also hoping its modernization efforts will see continued progress, service leaders said March 28.
Budget

March 2022

BUDGET 2023: Marine Corps Receives Nominal Budget Increase

By Stew Magnuson
The Department of the Navy is requesting $50.3 billion for the Marine Corps, only a 2 percent increase over the enacted levels in fiscal year 2022.
Budget

March 2022

BUDGET 2023: Topline Budget, National Defense Strategy Prioritize China Challenge

By Stew Magnuson
The Biden administration’s $773 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2023 includes large increases to keep pace with threats such as China and climate change.
Budget

March 2022

BUDGET 2023: Air Force, Space Force Asking for Big Budget Boost in 2023 Proposal

By Mikayla Easley
The Department of the Air Force’s 2023 budget proposal includes large increases for much-anticipated new technologies — including its Minuteman III missile replacement and next-generation aircraft programs — as well as continued divestments in some platforms to make way for more funding.
Budget

March 2022

2022 a ‘Year of Decision’ for Pandemic Funding

By Jon Harper
The U.S. government should invest about $20 billion annually in the years ahead to combat COVID-19 and increase readiness for future pandemics, according to a group of experts.