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With Defense Topline Settled, HASC Begins Markup Of FY ‘24 NDAA

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023

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With Defense Topline Settled, HASC Begins Markup Of FY ‘24 NDAA

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee

The House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday began considering its $886 billion fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, with lawmakers eyeing the uncertainty on the appropriations process after the panel completes its work on the defense policy bill. With the topline settled after the debt ceiling bill passed earlier in June set a defense spending cap for FY ‘24, HASC’s markup began with debate around amendments related to divesting of older platforms within Air National Guard fighter squadrons and…

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

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Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]