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FY24 Conference Authorization Highlights
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The FY24 National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 22, 2023. The legislation previously passed the Senate on December 13 by a vote of 87-13 and cleared the House on December 14 by a vote of 310-118. The legislation supports $883.7 billion for national defense, comprising $841.4 billion for the Pentagon, $32.4 billion for national security programs within the Department of Energy, $438 million for defense-related activities outside of the Pentagon, and $9.5 billion worth of defense activities that fall outside of the jurisdiction of the NDAA.
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FY24 Senate Authorization Highlights
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The Senate's version of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act authorizes $886.3 billion for national security, which is in line with the president's request and the spending limits established by the recent debt ceiling deal. That figure includes $844.3 billion for the Department of Defense. However, the committee says the spending limits are too low and urges the president to send an emergency supplemental funding request to Congress to address growing national security concerns. Specifically, the committee wants to see additional funding in FY24 for Ukraine, increased munitions production, and additional naval vessels and combat vehicles.
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FY24 Senate Appropriations Highlights
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The Senate Appropriations Committee passed its version of the FY24 defense appropriations bill on July 27 by a vote of 27-1. The legislation provides $831.8 billion in total funding, reflecting a $5.1 billion increase over the request.
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NEWS |
Mechanics Keep Aging Yard Torpedo Test Range Craft (YTT) Going |
KEYPORT, Wash. -- The marine mechanics maintaining the United States Navy's Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport’s Yard Torpedo Test Range Craft Battle Point (YTT 10) have achieved miracles in their ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the aging vessel, according to Brian Adams, head of the command’s Undersea Test Ranges Division.
The torped [...]
Source: U.S. Navy Source Date: 03/14/2024
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Biden Administration Announces New Aid Package for Ukraine |
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration has announced a new military aid package to Ukraine, the first such delivery since December 2023.
On Tuesday, the Defense Department said that the assistance -- the 55th tranche provided to Ukraine since August 2021 -- totals $300 million and will address Ukraine’s need for air-defense, artillery, and anti- [...]
Source: U.S. Department of Defense Source Date: 03/14/2024
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Department of the Air Force Releases 2025 Budget Proposal |
WASHINGTON - On March 11, 2024, the Department of the Air Force unveiled a $217.5 billion budget request designed to continue modernizing the Air Force and Space Force, maintain readiness to respond to current threats and address key capability gaps while investing to manage risks that are increasing with time.
The $217.5 billion proposal that C [...]
Source: DAF Source Date: 03/14/2024
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