US Congress – Page 4 – The Defense Post

Jun- 2023 -

12 June

US Lawmakers Urge Biden to Send Longer-Range Missiles to Ukraine

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged President Biden to deliver more capable US weapon systems to Ukraine, including the Army Tactical Missile System.

Jan- 2023 -

11 January

Americas

In a handout photo taken on December 29, 2020 by US Forces Korea, a service member of the United States Forces Korea receives the first round of the Moderna vaccine at Osan Air Base, south of Seoul

Staff Writer With AFP

Pentagon Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rescinded the Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

4 January

Americas

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) departs Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after completing a scheduled extended dry-docking selected restricted availability (EDSRA).

Inder Singh Bisht

US Congress Funds Hawaii, Indo-Pacific Military Projects

The US $1.7 trillion spending bill for 2023 includes billions in military spending for Hawaii and the Indo-Pacific.

Dec- 2022 -

8 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Defense Bill Includes $12 Billion Military Boost for Taiwan

The final draft of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act includes up to $12 billion in security assistance to Taiwan over the next five years.

Nov- 2022 -

25 November

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

US Senators Urge Austin to Send Gray Eagles to Ukraine

A bipartisan group of US senators has asked the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to explain the reasons behind not sending MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine.

Oct- 2022 -

5 October

Commentary

Bob Dees

Safeguarding Economy and National Security Must Be Government Team Effort

China's clear desire to dominate the future of tech is an economic and strategic concern that requires a unified US government effort to be countered.

Jun- 2022 -

23 June

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

US Reps Introduce Bill to Train Ukrainian Pilots on American Aircraft

Two US Representatives introduced a bill last week to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on American aircraft.

May- 2022 -

19 May

Americas

Ukrainian soldiers on top of an armored vehicle

Staff Writer With AFP

US Congress Approves $40B for Ukraine

Congress approved a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, the latest tranche of US assistance under President Joe Biden's promise of unwavering support for Kyiv.

Apr- 2022 -

13 April

Air