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Space acquisition reform so far has been focused on “small dollar” activities, with most big-ticket programs such as NSSL stuck in the bad old ways, says a new report by Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.
By Theresa Hitchens“We are committed to delivering offset programs that are in line with India’s Defence Acquisition Procedure and meet the Indian government’s stated goals, including strengthening India’s aerospace capabilities,” a Boeing statement says.
By Paul McLeary“The budget provides the resources to phase out systems and approaches optimized for an earlier era,” Kathleen Hicks said, while pumping cash into research and development of new capabilities.
By Paul McLearyEvery LCS will be equipped with the new Naval Strike Missile as well as either anti-submarine or anti-mine capabilities within 18 months, CNO Adm. Michael Gilday told the HAC-D today.
By Paul McLearyThe Cuban-American served multiple tours at sea as a naval officer, and would take over a service in the midst of a radical modernization effort.
By Paul McLeary“My hope is that we can create this structure… to get an early warning system,” the Senate Intel Committee chair said. “Voluntary sharing is no longer effective.”
By Brad D. WilliamsStefanik is the top Republican on this new legislative panel with broad jurisdiction over numerous DoD policy and programs.
By Catherine MacaulayRep. Adam Smith, who’s excoriated the F-35, said the B-21 bomber is “on time, on budget, and they’re making it work in a very intelligent way.”
By Paul McLearyLangevin chairs the newly-formed CITI Subcommittee that emerged onto the legislative scene following the dissolution of the Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee.
By Catherine MacaulayThe focus solely on 2022 was hinted at by an internal memo issued by Deputy Defense Secretary Kath Hicks.
By Paul McLearyRanking Member—SASC Subcommittee on Cybersecurity Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota Responsibilities Rounds is the minority leader of a Senate subcommittee with primary responsibility over the policies and programs related to cyber forces and capabilities. One of seven subcommittees within the SASC, it has jurisdiction over Cyber Command and other cyber components within DoD. Legislative Committees…
By Catherine MacaulayLawmakers signaled today that the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan may not mean the end of US commitment, particularly in supporting the Afghan special forces.
By Paul McLearyCombatant commanders, have been clamoring for real-world access fast to new software tools.
By Theresa Hitchens