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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 10: Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) arrives to a caucus meeting with House Republicans on Capitol Hill May 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Inside the congressional Foreign Arms Sales Task Force’s effort to spearhead reform

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., shared new details on the team's approach during an exclusive interview with DefenseScoop this week.

Jul 24, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

The US Capitol is seen in Washington DC, on November 10, 2024. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)

House Armed Services leaders unveil bill to reform defense acquisition, speed up requirements process

The SPEED Act seeks to decrease the time between requirements and fielding to around 90 days.

Jun 9, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

Master Sgt. David Fisk, Sgt. 1st Class Sandra Ibanez and Staff Sgt. Angel Leon discuss capabilities during a rehearsal for Project Convergence – Capstone 5 (PC-C5) at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in April 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Wantroba)

Congress wants to see Army’s ‘homework’ on transformation initiative

“Unfortunately, we still have not received any real information on the Army’s budget request, nor have we received any detailed information on the Army’s Transformation Initiative, or…

Jun 4, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

A medium range ballistic missile target is launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii, as part of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Flight Test Aegis Weapon System 31 Event 1a (FTM-31 E1a), held on March 30, 2023 in cooperation with the U.S. Navy. (MDA photo)

Lawmakers propose $25B to fund Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense shield

The $150 billion reconciliation bill includes funding to support development and fielding of Golden Dome technologies, such as space-based sensors and interceptors.

Apr 28, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing secure an airfield during exercise Emerald Warrior 2024 at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 1, 2024. Special Tactics Airmen are continuously adapting and training in order to ensure mission success for the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

Lawmakers fearful of SOCOM cuts, possible risk to mission

Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle expressed concern this week over cuts to special operations forces, with many vowing to plus-up their budget as…

Apr 9, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

A US flag flies near the dome of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, February 25, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Congress’ new Foreign Arms Sales Task Force eyes disruptive reforms

The task force hosted its first closed-door meeting this week.

Apr 3, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 31: The U.S. Capitol building is reflected in a car parked on the East Front plaza. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

UAP disclosure advocates call for transparency on drone incursions

Lue Elizondo and Chris Mellon returned to the Hill last week for closed-door discussions with several lawmakers.

Mar 31, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Jan. 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Protection of spectrum by Congress also protects Trump’s Iron Dome from shortsighted 5G policy

The binary choice many in the telecommunications industry are lobbying Congress to make would kill President Trump’s Iron Dome for America and continue to leave the U.S.…

Feb 26, 2025 By Sen. Mike Rounds

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

New assistant secretary of defense position signifies maturation of cyber within the department

The new assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy will help unburden U.S. Cyber Command from administrative tasks associated with new budgeting authorities, experts say.

Aug 1, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to “Wild Bill” Platoon, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment conduct electronic warfare training during Combined Resolve XV, Feb. 23, 2021 at the Hohenfels Training Area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Julian Padua)

House NDAA provision would require Army to create Electronic Warfare Center of Excellence

Legislation part of the annual defense policy bill would require the Army to create an Electronic Warfare Center of Excellence, moving training and doctrine from the Cyber…

May 13, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau