National Defense and Security

Our military men and women bravely risk their lives to defend the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy as Americans.

We have a duty to help our servicemen and women have the protection, the resources, and the certainty required to successfully protect our country and keep our families safe. That is why Congressman Turner continues to lead the charge against irresponsible and devastating cuts to our nation's military funding that could seriously jeopardize our national security.

As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Turner has been a lead advocate for securing proper funding for the U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is vital to our national security as Russia and China increase their nuclear stockpiles. In addition, Congressman Turner has spoken out about Russia and China's aggressive pursuits in Space. He is helping lead efforts to ensure America remains the leader in outer space, and that Ohio stays at the forefront of opportunities to grow the U.S. space and defense program.

More on National Defense and Security

Wright State Research Institute Awarded $11.6 M in Federal Defense Funding
April 17, 2020
Press Release

Wright State Research Institute (WSRI), located in Dayton, OH is to receive $11.6 million in federal funding. The award is part of the Air Force's Academic Partnership and Engagement Experiment (APEX) program, which aims to address priority research requirements of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The funding will focus on innovative approaches to technology transfer issues and will foster collaboration between AFRL and WSRI. This award was made possible by provisions Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) included in the FY 2020 Defense Appropriations.

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Miamisburg Company Receives $7M Missile Defense Contract
April 2, 2020
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Cornerstone Research Group, located in Miamisburg, Ohio, is now under contract with the Missile Defense Agency to manufacture high temperature, carbon-carbon composite materials that enable advanced hypersonic technologies. This $7 million contract was made possible by provisions Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) included in the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and in FY 2020 Defense Appropriations.

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TURNER Advocates for Space Force Role at Wright-Patt
April 1, 2020
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In a substantial win for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), the Space Force announced its intention to transfer five units at WPAFB from the Air Force to the Space Force. This announcement comes after months of advocating by Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) with senior military and political leaders. At the signing ceremony of the bill that created Space Force, Turner explained to Vice President Pence the unique capabilities and assets at WPAFB that make it so valuable to our national defense.

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TURNER Supports Defense Budget
February 9, 2020
Press Release

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, released the following statement after the White House released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21):

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US NATO PA Members Express Concern over UK Huawei Decision
January 28, 2020
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Today Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH-10), Vice President of NATO Parliamentary Assembly (PA), and Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA-1), the Head of the US Delegation to NATO PA, released the following statement after the United Kingdom announced it would allow Chinese company Huawei to assist in building the UK's 5G data network:

Issues: National Defense and Security
TURNER Secures Major Funding for OH-10
December 17, 2019
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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after voting in support of the two appropriations packages today:

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TURNER Supports NDAA Conference Report
December 10, 2019
Press Release

Today Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Subcommittee Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, released the following statement after voting in support of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020:

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TURNER Opposes House Defense Bill
July 12, 2019
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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after opposing the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020 in the House:

"This bill makes our country less safe, and I could not support it.

As I have repeatedly stated, this bill undermines our national security, weakens our defenses, and emboldens our adversaries to challenge us. This bill is so extreme it will never become law. I am disheartened by this staggering break in our tradition of bipartisanship on defense.

I look forward to working with my colleagues in conference to craft a final bill that supports our troops and keeps our country safe."

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Issues: National Defense and Security
TURNER Opposes Khanna Amendment
June 25, 2019
Press Release

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) submitted an amendment to prohibit military force against Iran:

"Legislating against our Commander in Chief's ability to defend our country and its allies is a threat to our national security and dangerously emboldens Iran and its proxy terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah which threaten our ally Israel. The President has shown restraint in response to attacks by Iran, and this amendment would needlessly restrict his military options."

Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner opposes 'political show of legislative malpractice' in FY 20 NDAA
June 13, 2019
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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after opposing the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020 in the House Armed Services Committee:

"After this long debate, the House Armed Services Committee was unable to reach an acceptable bipartisan resolution today.

Issues: National Defense and Security