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Shaun McDougall

rendering of manned and unmanned aircraft in the clouds
Defense / North America

Another Budget Deadline Approaches in Washington

February 28, 2024March 1, 2024 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. is facing yet another potential government shutdown at the end of the week. The government is already operating under its third continuing resolution of the year, which keeps …

Another Budget Deadline Approaches in Washington Read More
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Defense / Featured / North America

U.S. Air Force Unveils Major Changes to Outpace Future Threats

February 13, 2024February 15, 2024 - by Shaun McDougall

U.S. Air Force leaders unveiled an extensive effort to reshape the Air Force and Space Force to make them more competitive and capable of competing in the era of Great …

U.S. Air Force Unveils Major Changes to Outpace Future Threats Read More
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Geopolitics / War in Ukraine

U.S. Military Aid Bill Faces Hurdles in Congress

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Senate released a proposed $118 billion national security supplemental spending bill, stemming from the administration’s request last fall for new funding to support Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and U.S. …

U.S. Military Aid Bill Faces Hurdles in Congress Read More
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Defense / Featured / North America

A Preview of FY24 U.S. Congressional Defense Budget Negotiations

January 31, 2024February 6, 2024 - by Shaun McDougall

To say the U.S. FY24 budget process has been tumultuous would be an understatement. In addition to the commonplace continuing resolutions that are needed to avoid shutdowns when Congress is …

A Preview of FY24 U.S. Congressional Defense Budget Negotiations Read More
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Geopolitics / North America

President Biden Promises Response to Attack that Killed Three U.S. Troops in Jordan

January 29, 2024 - by Shaun McDougall

President Biden promised to respond to an attack in northeastern Jordan that killed three U.S. troops and wounded at least another 34 close to the Syrian border. Of those injured, …

President Biden Promises Response to Attack that Killed Three U.S. Troops in Jordan Read More
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Defense / North America

Congress Extends Pentagon Budget Deadline to March 8

January 19, 2024 - by Shaun McDougall

Congress has passed the third continuing resolution of the 2024 fiscal year, which will keep the government operating at FY23 levels until lawmakers are able to finalize a complete budget …

Congress Extends Pentagon Budget Deadline to March 8 Read More
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Defense / North America

U.S. Defense Spending Bill Faces Additional Delays

January 17, 2024 - by Shaun McDougall

Budget delays persist in Washington, and lawmakers are now working on a third stopgap spending measure to prevent a partial government shutdown Friday. A new continuing resolution was unveiled Sunday …

U.S. Defense Spending Bill Faces Additional Delays Read More
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Defense / North America

Joint Chiefs Chairman Urges Congress to Avoid a Full-Year Continuing Resolution

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 - by Shaun McDougall

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has warned Congress of the damage a full-year continuing resolution would have on the U.S. military. The military has been operating at …

Joint Chiefs Chairman Urges Congress to Avoid a Full-Year Continuing Resolution Read More
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Defense / Featured / North America

Congress Kicks the Can on FY24 Appropriations, Prolonging DoD Funding Shortfalls

November 17, 2023 - by Shaun McDougall

Congress passed a new continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown tonight, but the legislation locks the Department of Defense at reduced funding levels into early 2024. The unique spending …

Congress Kicks the Can on FY24 Appropriations, Prolonging DoD Funding Shortfalls Read More
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Defense / Featured / Military Space / North America

Space Force Faces Disruptions Under Stopgap Spending Bill

November 2, 2023 - by Shaun McDougall

Falcon 9 launches the GPS III Space Vehicle 05 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, June 17, 2021. The Space Force finds itself …

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