The House Armed Services Committee mark of the fiscal year 2017 defense policy bill will support the service's unfunded priorities list -- especially items regarding the tactical fighter aircraft shortfall. The Navy requested purchasing additional Super Hornets in case a foreign military sale does not go through. However, the House Armed Services Committee supports the additional fighter aircraft buy regardless of the FMS sale, according to a minority staff member. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said during a March 2 Senate...
