Understanding the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Discover how the NDAA shapes U.S. defense policy and funding priorities, covering agencies like the Department of Defense and addressing cyber threats, military readiness, and more.
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Examining House-Senate Differences in FY2026 Defense Appropriations

The House and Senate appropriations committees each approved their own versions of the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act in July, which means that, as lawmakers return from ...
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What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for Defense Funding in FY 2026

Fiscal year (FY) 2026 begins on Wednesday, October 1, and unless Congress passes full-year appropriations for a continuing resolution (CR) before then, a government shutdown will occur. With the House ...

Massive defense bill passes US Congress, including troop pay, Ukraine and social issues

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a compromise version of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, a nearly $1 ...