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US Army Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, nominee for Director of the National Security Agency, Chief of Central Security Service, and Command of US Cyber Command, testifies during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing on his nomination on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s cyber chief pick tells lawmakers he’ll assess efficacy of Cybercom-NSA dual-hat role, if confirmed

“If I’m confirmed for this, I think my role is to be objective about that as that comes up, or if it continues to come up as…

2 days ago By Drew F. Lawrence

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Samantha Jetzer)

Trump nominates Army general to lead Cyber Command, NSA after ouster of previous director

If confirmed, Rudd would take over dual-hat leadership for both NSA and Cybercom — two powerful agencies charged with collecting intelligence and protecting American cyber interests from…

Dec 18, 2025 By Drew F. Lawrence

U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC 1146) sails alongside a MARTAC T-38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel in the Arabian Gulf, June 1, 2023, during exercise Eagle Resolve 23. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. James Webster)

Coast Guard embraces new tech, but leaders say regulations need to keep up

As the Coast Guard embraces these new systems in what it has deemed historic drug hauls, leaders are also wary about how its expansive, but tech-reliant maritime…

Dec 17, 2025 By Drew F. Lawrence

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen at sunset as an excessive heat wave takes over the region on June 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Congress wants to know more about the military’s UAP intercepts around North America

The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes three provisions that would impact DOD's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office.

Dec 10, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen at sunset on June 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Congress eyes whole-of-government plan to disrupt growing cooperation between US adversaries

Experts have warned that authoritarian regimes in China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are working more closely on activities to defy America.

Nov 7, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., walks down the House steps as the House votes on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in Washington on Friday, March 27, 2020. (Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

As China advances, Congress wants DOD to get up to speed on biotechnology

House lawmakers recently passed an amendment en bloc in their version of the fiscal 2026 NDAA that would mandate the secretary of defense to set up such…

Oct 22, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. President Donald Trump calls on a reporter during a cabinet meeting with members of his administration in the Cabinet Room of the White House on August 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump announces U.S. Space Command HQ will move from Colorado to Alabama

The location for Spacecom HQ has been an ongoing debate within the Defense Department and Congress since its reestablishment in 2019.

Sep 2, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

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