Defense Pulse
Senate advances $852 billion defense bill while funding chaos looms; Knox speeds FedRAMP compliance; GSA & GWAC transitions ahead; global tensions across Iran, Russia, China & Taiwan call for tailored missions, not panic.
Noah Smith · Aug 7, 20252025-08-07 · 9 min read9 min
Defense Pulse
House passes $831.5 billion defense bill; Senate aims to raise the topline above $870 billion at the July 31 markup. Quality‑of‑life boosts and industrial‑base upgrades dominate the debate.
Noah Smith · Jul 30, 20252025-07-30 · 3 min read3 min
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Senate’s FY‑2026 defense bill focuses on AI, cyber, space, software, and sea power.
Noah Smith · Jul 27, 20252025-07-27 · 4 min read4 min
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Yesterday's hearing were a mix of firebrands and cold shoulders as Congress and the Executive's crisis in communication continues with mixed results - but in a new cardinal direction from year's past
Noah Smith · Jun 19, 20252025-06-19 · 3 min read3 min
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Initial progress but gaps remain as the executive and legislative branches struggle to communicate
Noah Smith · Jun 17, 20252025-06-17 · 2 min read2 min
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Executive Summary: The $50 Billion Realignment
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's February 18, 2025 directive to reallocate $50 billion (8%) from the Biden administration's FY26 defense budget marks the most significant Pentagon budget restructuring since sequestration. The review targets "low-impact Biden-legacy programs"
Noah Smith · May 28, 20252025-05-28 · 6 min read6 min