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Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says
Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
F-35 upgrade delays prompt US Air Force to scale back jet purchases
The Pentagon stopped accepting deliveries of the newest F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in summer 2023 as software problems snarled the jets' latest upgrades.
Air Force budget backs Raytheon hypersonic, no Lockheed missile funds
The ARRW program's future has been in doubt since a key test was unsuccessful a year ago, but one more test remains.
Veterans Affairs gets 13% budget boost under White House FY25 request
Veterans Affairs programs would get another significant bump in fiscal 2025 under the budget request released by President Joe Biden on Monday.
US Space Force budget request dips as China threat increases
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he's worried funding constraints are keeping the service from transitioning quickly to more resilient space systems.
White House set to release next year’s budget plans on Monday
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 11, 2024.
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records system
The nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.
Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troops
These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.
By Karen Jowers
Biden budget plan won’t reach Capitol Hill for another month
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 12, 2024.
Federal judge clears way for new Tricare West Region contract
A new generation of Tricare contracts is designed to improve care for the 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries under their purview.
By Karen Jowers