US lawmakers warn that “more military spending is absolutely necessary” to ensure Pentagon’s readiness
The US Congress has raised concerns about how inflation rates and cuts in main acquisition programmes could affect the US military.
American Eagle Airlines will begin nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Fayetteville Municipal Airport in North Carolina on 10 June using 44-seat Embraer ERJ 140s.
"American Eagle is delighted to introduce service to Fayetteville from our largest hub in Dallas/Fort Worth," remarked Gary Foss, vice president–planning and marketing for the AA Regional Network. "Not only will we provide visitors from across the country with convenient access to the area's historic sites, universities and award-winning golf courses, but these new flights will also link military personnel from the US Army post at Fort Bragg and nearby Pope Air Force Base with destinations throughout American's global network."
Flights will depart Dallas/Fort Worth at 12:45 and 19:00 with respective arrival times in Fayetteville of 16:25 and 22:40. The return services will leave Fayetteville at 06:15, arriving at DFW at 08:10, followed by a 16:50 departure, landing at 18:45 at DFW.
The US Congress has raised concerns about how inflation rates and cuts in main acquisition programmes could affect the US military.
Washington’s ageing inventory and the pace Moscow and Beijing have been modernising their capabilities put in check the US Nuclear deterrence.
The Pentagon has been operating under temporary funding since October 2023, which has impacted its main acquisition and development programmes, increasing the capability gap between the US and China.
In 2023, defence spending increased by an unprecedented 11% across European NATO countries and Canada. Since 2014, the group has spent an additional US$600 billion on defence.
The DoD requested nearly US$850 billion to fund operations over the next fiscal year. Despite the amount being 1% higher than the FY2024 budget request, it has not covered the 3% inflation rate, which could impact the DoD’s main programmes in the medium and long term.
As gangs gain control of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s Caribbean neighbours have been preparing to intervene in the failed state, with the US and other partners waiting in the wings with equipment and financial support.