military is strong because of its people, the secretary said. "This budget also invests in improving our readiness and resilience in the face of climate change and other 21st century threats that don't care about borders," Austin said. "This budget also moves us away from aging capabilities that aren't relevant to future conflicts so we can focus on the advances that warfighters will need going forward."Īustin also addressed the "acute threat" of Russia.ĭOD also remains alert to threats emanating from Iran, North Korea and from violent extremist organizations, he said. "We're asking for more than $30 billion to further invest in the industrial base and to buy the maximum number of munitions that American industry can produce," Austin said. This money will go to improving capabilities, resilience and command and control in space, he said.ĭOD is requesting more multiyear procurement authorities and appropriations for critical munitions, which sends a consistent demand signal to industry. The request of $33.3 billion is also the largest space budget in Pentagon history. "We'll also continue to modernize all three legs of our nuclear triad and bolster our strategic deterrence." "We're also requesting $11 billion to deliver the mix of long-range fires that our security demands - including major investments in hypersonics," Austin said. The request also asks for $48 billion for sea power, including funds to build nine battle force ships, two Virginia-class attack submarines and one Columbia-class, ballistic-missile submarine. air dominance, including funding for fighters and the B-21 Raider strategic bomber unveiled in December. This includes $61 billion to sustain U.S. The budget looks to the future with the largest-ever investments in research and development and procurement. "That will fund a stronger force posture, better defenses for Hawaii and Guam, and deeper cooperation with our allies and partners." "This budget includes a 40 percent increase over last year's for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to an all-time high of $9.1 billion," the secretary said. The budget calls for a more resilient force posture in the Indo-Pacific and increasing the scale and scope of exercises with U.S. Our budget builds on our previous investments to deter aggression by increasing our edge." ![]() " is our pacing challenge, and we're driving hard to meet it. "I have three key priorities at the Pentagon: to defend our nation, to take care of our outstanding people and to succeed through teamwork," Austin told the subcommittee. The fiscal 2024 request is 3.2 percent higher than last year's actual budget and 13.4 percent higher than the request in fiscal 2022. ![]() All emphasized the budget request is tied to strategy and driven by the seriousness of strategic competition with China. McCord, undersecretary of defense (comptroller)/chief financial officer. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Michael J. And Hana is like no where else in the world! Such a special feeling to share with friends and family from afar.Austin testified alongside Army Gen. All wood furnishings created a residential feel. Antique, one of a kind amethyst glassware paired perfectly with a subtle floral linen runner. Flower -focused arrangements in white urns were truly gorgeous by Mandy Grace Designs. The color story of the day was dusty lavender, mauve, nude and toffee. ![]() April and Noah got married on the grassy cliff then celebrated with a reception at the plantation house with a sail cloth tent and farm to table dinner. The unique thing about Travaasa is the availability of their private estate for smaller events…its a historic plantation house that is a short drive on a tree-lined country road. Travaasa resort is arguably one of the most incredible places in the world to host a destination wedding as it fronts a rugged coastline and is extremely private. April & Noah | Hotel Travasa, Hana | Unveiled Hawaii from Zeb Films Hawaii on Vimeo.įrom stylist, Unveiled Hawaii: " April and Noah hosted a beautiful, intimate destination wedding in the remote and sleepy town of Hana, Maui.
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