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2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary says

The 2026 defense budget set aside $27.2 billion dollars for the Navy to procure 17 ships.
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers

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The number of veterans seeking mental health treatment continues to rise, but the number of psychologists dropped last year for the first time in a decade.
Air Force leaders chart improvements to comms, readiness | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.10.26

Air Force officials want more planes ready for war at any given moment, and are plotting ways to improve readiness rates. Plus, a roundup of optics at SHOT Show

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