Funding

U.S. Senators Heinrich and Luján question USDA's REE restructuring, fearing reduced capacity for agricultural support. The changes could affect funding and data delivery critical to farmers and rural communities in New Mexico.

Anduril Industries has secured a transformative $20 billion, ten-year contract with the U.S. Army. This contract, along with a recent $5 billion funding round, positions Anduril as a leading provider of innovative defense technologies, emphasizing long-term procurement opportunities in advanced weaponry and missile defense systems.

New Jersey Senators are calling for swift restoration of school aid funding capped in the proposed budget. They warn that without this increase, Monmouth and Ocean counties face potential program cuts and property tax hikes, urging the governor to act swiftly to protect educational services.

The Canadian government plans to invest **$500 billion** by 2035 in its Defence Industrial Strategy, focusing on military procurement from local suppliers. This strategy also aims to integrate universities and private investment to bolster the defense sector's innovation and infrastructure capabilities.