DoD obligates $142B from reconciliation bill before deadline, leaving billions subject to cutsAny funding from last year's reconciliation bill left unspent by the Pentagon suffers an 8.3 percent cut known as sequestration as fiscal 2027 starts.Breaking Defense4d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyfiscal 2027 budget deadline
Can't start, won't start: Over 150 new military programs face delay under a CRThe Defense Department will be operating under a continuing resolution until lawmakers successfully pass a fiscal 2027 budget.Breaking Defense4d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyfiscal 2027 budget deadline
With reconciliation uncertain, Pentagon eyeing plan to retool FY27 priorities with CongressIn exclusive comments to Breaking Defense, the Pentagon's comptroller acknowledged that some efforts may need to be pushed from FY27 into FY28 with help from lawmakers.Breaking Defense26d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomypentagon fy27 budget planning
Senators cast doubt on success of new reconciliation bill“There isn’t going to be a third reconciliation package. So anything that's in there is not going anywhere,” said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.Breaking Defense3mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityJeanne Shaheenreconciliation bill debate
Senate Democrats block NDAA amid concerns on Iran War, budget toplineSASC Ranking Member Jack Reed, D-R.I., told Breaking Defense settling the budget would be the most "practical step" and that lawmakers could "revive" the legislation quickly if "stars align."Breaking Defense3mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityJack Reedndaa markup
German UAV firm Helsing picks West Virginia for first US manufacturingThe company will invest $50 million to open the facility, with an initial focus on manufacturing the HX-2 strike drone, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey.Breaking Defense3mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityPatrick Morriseyhelsing us manufacturing announcement
