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US leaders debate using Army Corps of Engineers in coronavirus fight
A growing number of lawmakers are voicing frustration that the Army Corps of Engineers isn’t being used to convert or construct new, temporary medical facilities.
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We asked defense companies how they’re impacted by the coronavirus. Here’s what they said.
Over the past few days, Defense News reached out to a number of key defense players whose production lines could be impacted by the virus. Here is a collection of their responses.
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Trump’s $46 billion coronavirus aid request includes $8 billion for the Pentagon
The White House submitted an emergency funding request to Congress late Tuesday for an added $45.8 billion, with $8.3 billion in it for the Defense Department ― all to address the coronavirus pandemic.
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Congressional chairmen hope COVID-19 won’t derail defense policy bill
The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee plans to hold its markup of the annual defense bill ― usually a hearing with more than 100 people in attendance ― on schedule next month.
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US lawmaker to Trump: Get the military ready to fight coronavirus
Sen. Tammy Duckworth is calling on the Trump administration to prepare the National Guard to fight the new coronavirus pandemic.
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All options on the table following deadly rocket attack in Iraq ‘most likely’ carried out by Iran-backed group
“You don’t get to shoot at our bases, kill and wound Americans and get away with it."
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Iranian proxy ‘likely’ launched strike that killed 2 American troops in Iraq, says US general
A rocket attack in Iraq that killed two American troops and one U.K. service member was “most likely” conducted by a Shia militia group, but the Pentagon is still investigating, the top commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East said.
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Congress passes Iran war limit, baiting Trump veto
The U.S. House approved a bipartisan measure Wednesday aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to launch military operations against Iran.
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F-35 work continues in Italy despite coronavirus lockdown
Italy’s nationwide lockdown for COVID-10 has not affected the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s supply chain there, says prime contractor Lockheed Martin.
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Coronavirus shaking up America’s defense industry
The U.S. aerospace and defense sector is feeling the impact of the coronavirus, with companies limiting travel, defense trade events scuttled and contingency planning underway.
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