An American OC-135B takes off at Kubinka air base in Russia. The aircraft is used under the Open Skies Treaty. (Artyom_Anikeev/Getty Images)Updated May 21, 2020, at 7:16 p.m. EST.WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has made a final decision to withdraw from the , sources confirmed to Defense News on Thursday.The news was confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump midday, followed by a formal announcement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that the administration will make a formal notification on Friday, kicking off a six-month clock before a formal exit occurs.“We may, however, reconsider...…An American OC-135B takes off at Kubinka air base in Russia. The aircraft is used under the Open Skies Treaty. (Artyom_Anikeev/Getty Images)Updated May 21, 2020, at 7:16 p.m. EST.WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has made a final decision to withdraw from the , sources confirmed to Defense News on Thursday.The news was confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump midday, followed by a formal announcement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that the administration will make a formal notification on Friday, kicking off a six-month clock before a formal exit occurs.“We may, however, reconsider...WW…

The first installment of President Joe Biden’s budget plan contained only top-line discretionary spending numbers. (Alex Brandon/AP)WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden’s fiscal 2022 budget request asks for $753 billion in national security funding, an increase of 1.6 percent that includes $715 billion for the Defense Department.The request, rolled out Friday, amounts to a slight decrease for the Pentagon when adjusted for inflation, and it’s well shy of the Trump administration’s projected $722 billion request for FY22. The proposal would also end the off-budget funding pool known the...…The first installment of President Joe Biden’s budget plan contained only top-line discretionary spending numbers. (Alex Brandon/AP)WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden’s fiscal 2022 budget request asks for $753 billion in national security funding, an increase of 1.6 percent that includes $715 billion for the Defense Department.The request, rolled out Friday, amounts to a slight decrease for the Pentagon when adjusted for inflation, and it’s well shy of the Trump administration’s projected $722 billion request for FY22. The proposal would also end the off-budget funding pool known the...WW…

An American sailor scans the horizon as the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain conducts operations at the Taiwan Strait, Dec. 30, 2020. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda/U.S. Navy via AP)WASHINGTON ― U.S. military officials have outlined new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China, including new weapons, new construction and closer military-to-military collaboration with America’s allies in the region.A report from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command delivered to Congress on Monday calls for roughly $27 billion in additional spending between 2022 and...…An American sailor scans the horizon as the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain conducts operations at the Taiwan Strait, Dec. 30, 2020. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda/U.S. Navy via AP)WASHINGTON ― U.S. military officials have outlined new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China, including new weapons, new construction and closer military-to-military collaboration with America’s allies in the region.A report from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command delivered to Congress on Monday calls for roughly $27 billion in additional spending between 2022 and...WW…

The legislation funds the request of 24 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft at $1.7 billion. (MC3 Cheyenne Geletka/U.S. Navy)WASHINGTON ― Congress is rocketing to pass a massive by Monday at 11:59 p.m. that includes pandemic relief and federal spending, with $696 billion for the Pentagon.The full-year Pentagon spending bill released Monday morning as part of the mega package represents a $2.6 billion increase over the 2020-enacted level but $2.1 billion less than President Donald Trump’s 2021 budget request.It shakes out to $627.3 billion in base funding and $68.7 billion in wartime overseas...…The legislation funds the request of 24 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft at $1.7 billion. (MC3 Cheyenne Geletka/U.S. Navy)WASHINGTON ― Congress is rocketing to pass a massive by Monday at 11:59 p.m. that includes pandemic relief and federal spending, with $696 billion for the Pentagon.The full-year Pentagon spending bill released Monday morning as part of the mega package represents a $2.6 billion increase over the 2020-enacted level but $2.1 billion less than President Donald Trump’s 2021 budget request.It shakes out to $627.3 billion in base funding and $68.7 billion in wartime overseas...WW…

From right, former U.S. Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright, George Shultz and Henry Kissinger testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Jan. 29, 2015. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)WASHINGTON ― The Trump administration continued efforts to replace Pentagon advisers with loyalists as it tapped former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and others Monday to replace ousted members of the Defense Policy Board, an independent outside body.Weeks after former Secretaries of State and were removed in a sudden purge of longstanding experts, Gingrich and nine others have been named as intended...…From right, former U.S. Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright, George Shultz and Henry Kissinger testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Jan. 29, 2015. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)WASHINGTON ― The Trump administration continued efforts to replace Pentagon advisers with loyalists as it tapped former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and others Monday to replace ousted members of the Defense Policy Board, an independent outside body.Weeks after former Secretaries of State and were removed in a sudden purge of longstanding experts, Gingrich and nine others have been named as intended...WW…

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen M. Lord holds a press briefing to update media on acquisition, reform and innovation, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2019. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James K. Lee)WASHINGTON ― The Trump administration is granting the Pentagon a temporary waiver of on contractors using Huawei and other Chinese-made telecommunications equipment, according to a memo obtained by Defense News.The move offers a weeks-long reprieve, until Sept. 30, for firms doing business with the Department of Defense. The firms...…Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen M. Lord holds a press briefing to update media on acquisition, reform and innovation, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2019. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James K. Lee)WASHINGTON ― The Trump administration is granting the Pentagon a temporary waiver of on contractors using Huawei and other Chinese-made telecommunications equipment, according to a memo obtained by Defense News.The move offers a weeks-long reprieve, until Sept. 30, for firms doing business with the Department of Defense. The firms...WW…

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., says social spending would better align with people’s needs and views, and that national security should be redefined in the wake of the global pandemic. (Alex Brandon/AP)WASHINGTON ― Congress went two-for-two swatting down , rejecting a proposal Wednesday from Sen. Bernie Sanders to redirect the money toward domestic needs.The Senate voted 23-77 against an amendment to its version of the $740.5 billion . Progressives floated the plan to use defense dollars (excluding salaries and health care of military personnel) to address the pandemic’s economic fallout.The...…Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., says social spending would better align with people’s needs and views, and that national security should be redefined in the wake of the global pandemic. (Alex Brandon/AP)WASHINGTON ― Congress went two-for-two swatting down , rejecting a proposal Wednesday from Sen. Bernie Sanders to redirect the money toward domestic needs.The Senate voted 23-77 against an amendment to its version of the $740.5 billion . Progressives floated the plan to use defense dollars (excluding salaries and health care of military personnel) to address the pandemic’s economic fallout.The...WW…

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, endorses Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden during a live broadcast on April 13, 2020. (JoeBiden.com via Getty Images)WASHINGTON ― Legislation from progressive Democrats to slash authorized defense spending by 10 percent is expected to fail in the Senate this week, with uncertain prospects in the House. But their hope is to advance an internal debate over defense spending, should Democrats take back the White House or the upper chamber.Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and House Progressive Caucus co-chair , D-Wis., are...…U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, endorses Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden during a live broadcast on April 13, 2020. (JoeBiden.com via Getty Images)WASHINGTON ― Legislation from progressive Democrats to slash authorized defense spending by 10 percent is expected to fail in the Senate this week, with uncertain prospects in the House. But their hope is to advance an internal debate over defense spending, should Democrats take back the White House or the upper chamber.Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and House Progressive Caucus co-chair , D-Wis., are...WW…

A mock-up of the F-35 cockpit is on display at an air show in Cigli, Turkey. (dardanellas/Getty Images)WASHINGTON ― A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Pentagon to more quickly stop buying F-35 fighter jet components from .Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla.; Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.; Thom Tillis, R-N.C.; and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., complained in a letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper on July 6 that the Pentagon’s plans to buy parts from Turkey into 2022 undercuts U.S. pressure on the country over its purchase of the Russian .The U.S. formally Turkey from the multinational program in...…A mock-up of the F-35 cockpit is on display at an air show in Cigli, Turkey. (dardanellas/Getty Images)WASHINGTON ― A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Pentagon to more quickly stop buying F-35 fighter jet components from .Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla.; Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.; Thom Tillis, R-N.C.; and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., complained in a letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper on July 6 that the Pentagon’s plans to buy parts from Turkey into 2022 undercuts U.S. pressure on the country over its purchase of the Russian .The U.S. formally Turkey from the multinational program in...WW…

US President Donald Trump joins dancers with swords at a welcome ceremony ahead of a banquet at the Murabba Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 20, 2017. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)WASHINGTON ― The U.S. State Department inspector general was investigating the Trump administration’s use of an to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia when he was fired, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Monday.President Donald Trump announced late Friday that he was firing Steve Linick, the inspector general since 2013, which sparked a backlash from Democrats, who suggested Secretary of...…US President Donald Trump joins dancers with swords at a welcome ceremony ahead of a banquet at the Murabba Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 20, 2017. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)WASHINGTON ― The U.S. State Department inspector general was investigating the Trump administration’s use of an to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia when he was fired, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Monday.President Donald Trump announced late Friday that he was firing Steve Linick, the inspector general since 2013, which sparked a backlash from Democrats, who suggested Secretary of...WW…