31 août 2021 | International, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre, C4ISR, Sécurité

Rogers proposes $25 billion defense plus-up ahead of NDAA markup

In a rebuke to President Joe Biden's proposed defense budget, a key Republican is recommending $25 billion more in spending for the House's draft defense policy bill.

https://www.defensenews.com/2021/08/30/rogers-proposes-25-billion-defense-plus-up-ahead-of-ndaa-markup/

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