$25 million is being invested in ReElement Technologies Corp. to improve its mining capabilities for certain critical elements used in U.S. defense systems. The Defense Department’s Economic Defense…
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Secretary Hegseth Announces Changes in Defense Contract Negotiations
He says the Pentagon will move at the speed of business rather than bureaucracy. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the Pentagon is updating the way it handles…
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Pentagon Requests Funding to Replenish Weapons Stockpile
The White House is considering the request in the context of the Iran war. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported that the Pentagon placed a request with the White…
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Senate to Vote on National Defense Authorization Act
Legislators advance the fiscal 2026 NDAA while weighing concerns over military aircraft operations near Reagan National Airport. The Senate is expected to hold a vote this week on…
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House Passes $900.6 Billion Defense Legislation
The NDAA includes codification of 15 executive orders from President Trump. The House of Representatives approved a compromise National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday. The bill now…
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Coast Guard Commissions and Deploys Newest Icebreaker to Arctic Region
$25 billion for polar fleet expansion passed in recent reconciliation bill. President Donald Trump formally commissioned a new icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard last week, the first…
Read MorePentagon Invests in U.S. Rare Earth Miner to Reduce Dependence on China
DoD becomes top shareholder in MP Materials as part of $400 million initiative to strengthen critical mineral security. The U.S. Department of Defense has invested $400 million into…
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NATO Members Agree to Increase Defense Spending
A joint declaration was issued pledging unity against “profound security threats.” On Wednesday, NATO allies announced their intent to raise each of their military spending from 2 percent…
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U.S. Navy Announces End of Funding for Abortion Travel
The service branches had offered paid leave and reimbursement for travel for abortions under the previous administration. The U.S. Navy announced this month that the Defense Travel Management…
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Serving Those Who Served
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is responsible for guaranteeing that those who have served in the American military receive the care and benefits that they have earned.
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