Defense & National Security
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July 20, 2022
"This is an eastern Connecticut-focused budget, and I’m ready to keep working with my colleagues to make it final," said Rep. Courtney.
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July 14, 2022
“The 2023 Defense Authorization provides our nation with the resources we need to assure our allies, deter conflict, and protect our homeland. At a time when many people wonder if Congress can still work together and get big things done, my colleagues and I on the House Armed Services Committee proved once again that we can do just that,” Courtney said.
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June 24, 2022
“At a time when many people wonder if Congress can work together and get things done, I'm proud that our committee has once again shown that we can do exactly that,” Courtney said.
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June 23, 2022
"I will keep pressing forward to make the Australia-U.S. submarine officer training pipeline a reality, and to ensure that Congress provides all necessary support to make AUKUS a success," Courtney said.
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June 15, 2022
“The Australia-U.S. Submarine Officer Pipeline Act is a major milestone in the successful implementation of AUKUS," said Courtney.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
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June 8, 2022
"First, the mark recommends sustaining the two-per-year cadence for Virginia-class submarine construction, keeps the Columbia program continuing pace, and makes critical investments to strengthen the submarine industrial base and workforce development efforts."
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May 19, 2022
"I am concerned with the increasing age of our tactical airlift fleet, combined with numerous readiness challenges, that pose serious risks to our ability to meet key warfighting requirements."
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May 18, 2022
"As we continue our work on the 2023 defense bill, we’re already focusing on a few key issues."
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May 11, 2022
“The bravery and determination of the Ukrainian people has staved off Putin’s armies for nearly three months, and in Congress we’re united in authorizing the aid and lethal resources they need to continue defending their sovereignty and their homeland,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
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May 4, 2022
On April 14, Ukraine once again shocked the world when it launched two Neptune anti-ship cruise missiles, scoring decisive hits that sunk the Russian Black Sea Fleet flagship Moskva. Named for the Russian capital Moscow, this once-symbol of Russian naval supremacy in the war on Ukraine carried a crew of roughly 500 and was fully equipped with an arsenal of anti-ship, anti-aircraft and air defense missiles.