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Congress Delays Trump-Class Battleship Start Pending Weapon Maturity, Demands FF(X) Strategy
defense2 hours ago

Congress Delays Trump-Class Battleship Start Pending Weapon Maturity, Demands FF(X) Strategy

A draft NDAA for 2027 would block any contract for the lead Trump-class battleship until the Navy certifies that its planned weapons (railgun, high-power lasers, and hypersonic missiles) are sufficiently mature, and it would require a detailed strategy for FF(X) frigate variant development, including potential Vertical Launch System options. The Navy’s plan envisions a 35,000-ton, nuclear-powered battleship using containerized weapons as a growth path, with the lead ship (USS Defiant) targeted for FY2028 and a price around $17 billion. The provisions reflect concerns about technical risk and cost and will be debated and reconciled between the House and Senate before final passage and presidential approval.

via The War Zone|
#congress#defense#ffx-frigate
Nationwide automatic Selective Service registration to start in December under new NDAA
politics1 month ago

Nationwide automatic Selective Service registration to start in December under new NDAA

A nationwide automatic registration for male Americans ages 18–26 will take effect in December as part of the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law, applying to US citizens and all other male residents (including green-card holders, refugees, and asylum seekers) while exempting nonimmigrant visa holders. If Congress later authorizes a draft, registered men would be entered into a lottery by birth date to determine induction order, with exemptions/deferrals and fitness evaluations for those selected; penalties exist for failure to register. The measure has bipartisan support, but it does not itself create a draft without congressional approval.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#automatic-registration#draft-lottery#eligibility
US moves toward automatic draft registration by 2026 under NDAA
politics1 month ago

US moves toward automatic draft registration by 2026 under NDAA

The Selective Service System plans to automatically register eligible men aged 18–26 for a potential U.S. military draft by December 2026, implementing a National Defense Authorization Act provision that requires automatic enrollment for all male U.S. citizens in that age range. There has been no active draft since 1973; registration remains legally required (since 1980) but has largely been voluntary, with 2024 registration at 81%. The auto-registration proposal was filed with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on March 30. There are currently no announced plans to reinstate a full draft beyond this automatic enrollment, though noncompliance carries significant fines or prison time; FAFSA registration changes in 2020 removed the requirement for aid eligibility.

via CNBC|
#2026#automatic-enrollment#draft-registration
Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Policy Debates
government7 months ago

Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Policy Debates

The Senate approved its version of the 2026 NDAA amid a government shutdown, passing the bill with a 77-20 vote and setting the stage for negotiations with the House, while rejecting several amendments related to law enforcement transparency, military assistance, veteran care, and foreign investments, and emphasizing acquisition reform and budget reconciliation.

via Federal News Network|
#defense-bill#government#government-shutdown
Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Controversies
politics7 months ago

Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Controversies

The Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act with significant anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ provisions, including bans on transgender participation in military sports, restrictions on gender-affirming surgeries, and weakened diversity protections, amidst ongoing government shutdown negotiations and broader legislative battles over LGBTQ+ rights.

via erininthemorning.com|
#legislation#lgbtq#military
Controversial Defense Bill Passes Amidst Gaza Death Toll Secrecy
politics1 year ago

Controversial Defense Bill Passes Amidst Gaza Death Toll Secrecy

A provision in the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aims to prevent the Pentagon from using casualty figures from the Gaza Health Ministry, which is under Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. This move, criticized by some U.S. lawmakers and international bodies, could obscure the true death toll in Gaza, as these figures have been considered credible by the UN and human rights organizations. The NDAA, which also includes controversial measures on transgender healthcare, has passed the House and awaits a Senate vote.

via The Intercept|
#casualtydata#gaza#ndaa
Defense Bill Proposes Pay Hike for Troops Amid Controversial Transgender Provisions
politics1 year ago

Defense Bill Proposes Pay Hike for Troops Amid Controversial Transgender Provisions

The updated FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) filed in the U.S. House includes a provision that would prohibit healthcare coverage for transgender children of servicemembers, sparking criticism from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). HRC President Kelley Robinson condemned the move as a political attack on military families, urging Congress to oppose the legislation. President Biden has vowed to veto any discriminatory laws against transgender individuals. This follows previous attempts by House Republicans to introduce anti-LGBTQ+ measures in legislation.

via Human Rights Campaign|
#healthcare#house-republicans#military-families
House Panel Approves Major Pay Raise for Junior Enlisted Troops
military2 years ago

House Panel Approves Major Pay Raise for Junior Enlisted Troops

The House Armed Services Committee has approved a 19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which focuses on improving military quality of life. The bill also includes measures to increase housing allowances, address food insecurity, and improve military housing conditions. Additionally, the committee debated and approved amendments related to affirmative action at military academies and recruitment of former service members discharged over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The NDAA will now proceed to the House floor for a vote.

via Military.com|
#affirmative-action#junior-enlisted-troops#military
Congress Passes Defense Policy Bills, Stripping GOP Culture-War Demands
politics2 years ago

Congress Passes Defense Policy Bills, Stripping GOP Culture-War Demands

The House has passed the annual defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), in a bipartisan vote, rejecting most of the conservative demands to include provisions targeting Pentagon policies on abortion, diversity, and LGBTQ+ rights. The $886 billion bill authorizes military partnerships, pay raises for military personnel, procurement of new weapons, and missile-defense systems. It also extends the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. The compromise bill stripped away the hard-right's culture-war provisions, leading to criticism from some Republicans. The bill now heads to President Biden for his expected signature.

via The Washington Post|
#bipartisanship#culture-wars#defense-policy
"US Senate Approves Comprehensive Defense Bill, Awaits House Vote"
politics2 years ago

"US Senate Approves Comprehensive Defense Bill, Awaits House Vote"

The US Senate has passed a defense policy bill authorizing a record $886 billion in annual military spending with strong bipartisan support. The bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), covers a wide range of military policies and purchases, including pay raises for troops and measures to counter Russia and China. However, provisions addressing divisive social issues were left out of the final version, avoiding potential derailment of the legislation. The bill is expected to be passed by the House and signed into law by President Joe Biden. It also includes a four-month extension of a disputed domestic surveillance authority.

via Reuters|
#bipartisan-support#defense-policy-bill#military-spending