What Happened
Pentagon New Starts Grounded Amid Budget Uncertainty
The US government’s continuing resolution has put over 150 new military programs on hold, including initiatives for hypersonic weapons, drones, and missile defense systems. The delay affects programs across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force, with the Pentagon unable to begin funding new starts without a new budget. According to Breaking Defense, the CR is in place through Dec. 11, but there’s no guarantee programs can commence once it ends, as lawmakers could pass another CR or the government could face another shutdown.