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Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to abide by the constitutional responsibility to “provide for the common defense” of the United States, including the necessary need to rebuild America’s military and readiness.

Senator Hyde-Smith is proud of Mississippi’s enduring support of the Armed Forces.  She is committed to strengthening the state’s significant contributions to national defense, including Air Force bases and Navy installations, the Army National Guard’s primary mobilization installation, a premiere Special Operations training center, a leading Air Force aeromedical evacuation unit, numerous National Guard installations, and Department of Defense supercomputer capabilities.

Senator Hyde-Smith is also grateful for the work of defense industry employees in Mississippi to produce the best equipment and services for the men and women who protect our nation.


Taylor awarded $261.7M contract to provide cranes for the U.S. Army

Neshoba Democrat

Taylor awarded $261.7M contract to provide cranes for the U.S. Army

Taylor Defense Products in Louisville has been awarded a $261.7 million contract to provide cranes for the U.S. Army, it was announced by the state’s two U.S. Senators this week.

Posted Wednesday, November 24...

Louisville company awarded Army contract to build cranes 

WTVA-TV Tupelo-Columbus

Louisville company awarded Army contract to build cranes 

In a joint news release from U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Taylor Defense Products won a $261.7 million contract.

By: Zac Carlisle

WASHINGTON (WTVA) - A Louisville, Mississippi...

Hyde-Smith: ‘Build Back Broke bill is what I call it’

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

Hyde-Smith: ‘Build Back Broke bill is what I call it’

By Caroline Wood

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Mississippi leaders are speaking out about the Biden Administration’s ‘Build Back Better’ bill.

The House passed the ‘Build Back Better’ bill Friday. Now, it heads to the Senate.

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Defense Bill Will Not Require Women to Sign Up for Draft After All

Newsweek

Defense Bill Will Not Require Women to Sign Up for Draft After All

By Daniel Villarreal

Adraft of the Defense Authorization Bill currently being considered by Congress has dropped a provision that would've required women to volunteer for the military draft. Missouri Senator Josh Hawley...