Senate Armed Services Committee Archives

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of Space Operations Command, participates in a panel discussion at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, March 7, 2023. Whiting shared the stage with Gen. Mark Kelly, Commander of Air Combat Command, and Italian Lt. Gen. Alberto Biavati, Italian Air Force Operational Forces Commander, for a panel titled “Every Threat a Target.” (U.S. Space Force photo by Dave Grim)

Biden nominates Space Force’s Whiting to helm Space Command

The nomination is one of three new military space appointments from the White House.

Jul 13, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Senate Armed Services Committee looks to tackle cyber mission force readiness — again

A provision in the Senate Armed Services Committee fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act aims to create more uniformity between how each service provides forces to U.S.…

Jul 11, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Senators warn of insufficiencies in US hypersonic testing infrastructure

The SASC version of the 2023 defense policy bill includes proposals and would mandate funding to address the evolving challenge.

Jul 27, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Startups press Congress to improve how DOD buys software

The companies involved want to inform conference discussions on the FY2023 NDAA before Congress’ August recess.

Jul 14, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Sen. Jack Reed questions Defense Secretary Ash Carter during a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2015. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee)

SASC chair: conflict in Ukraine demonstrating importance of cyber cooperation with foreign partners

The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee wants to see continued cyber support for friendly countries overseas.

Mar 23, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau