Secretary Kendall warned that the CR could lead to a lack of proper funding for military operations and key defense projects.
He emphasized the negative effects of delayed budgets on national security and military readiness.
Concerns were raised about how the CR may halt progress on vital defense innovations.
Kendall stressed that prolonged CRs prevent long-term planning for the Department of Defense.
He pointed out that a CR often forces the military to operate on outdated spending levels.
The Secretary urged Congress to act swiftly to avoid disrupting important defense contracts.
He highlighted that the unpredictability of a CR undermines global confidence in U.S. defense capabilities.