June 4, 2026

McCain: UCLASS Should Carry 2-Ton Payload

Sen. McCain writes DefSec Carter: turn UCLASS mission from reconnaissance to strike.

Navy Targets ISIS in Syria

Two Navy aircraft carriers launched 47 Tomahawk missiles and Navy fighters were also involved in the strike on ISIS along with other US aircraft.

Sequestration Compromising Defense Innovation

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Sequestration-driven budget cuts are compromising American defense innovation and the next generation of weapons and other defense products.

NSA Monitoring Changes Pose Immediate Challenges

The president’s announced curbs on NSA data collection require complex and speedy action, prompting skepticism about how deep changes will or can be.

House Approves Spending Bill

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The House of Representatives passed the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill and it now moves to the Senate for its consideration.

Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon Contract Grows by $100 Million

Military, federal retirees and Social Security recipients will receive a COLA increase in January.

Navy to Relocate Triton Program to Pt. Mugu

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About 700 jobs will be moving to California to support the Navy’s surveillance drone.

Blue Angels Face the Budget Axe

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Budget cuts threaten upcoming shows by the Navy’s flying demonstration team.

DoD to Lay Off 84,000 Temporary Workers

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All DoD civilian workers face a weekly day off without pay if sequestration cuts hit.

Lawmakers Resigned to Automatic Defense Cuts

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Hope nearly fades out for avoiding sequestration.