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US ‘Will Fail’ If Space Acquisition Doesn’t Reform: CSPC

US ‘Will Fail’ If Space Acquisition Doesn’t Reform: CSPC
US ‘Will Fail’ If Space Acquisition Doesn’t Reform: CSPC

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.

India Getting P-8s In New Deal That Includes Local Investment

India Getting P-8s In New Deal That Includes Local Investment
India Getting P-8s In New Deal That Includes Local Investment

“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.

Software, Missiles, Testing At Top For Budget, Says DepSecDef Hicks

Software, Missiles, Testing At Top For Budget, Says DepSecDef Hicks
Software, Missiles, Testing At Top For Budget, Says DepSecDef Hicks

“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.

Navy Unveils Surprise Plan For Littoral Combat Ships

Navy Unveils Surprise Plan For Littoral Combat Ships
Navy Unveils Surprise Plan For Littoral Combat Ships

Every 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.

Carlos Del Toro Leads Biden’s Navy Secretary List

Carlos Del Toro Leads Biden’s Navy Secretary List
Carlos Del Toro Leads Biden’s Navy Secretary List

The 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.

‘Mandatory’ Cyber Info Sharing Bill Coming, Says Senate Intel Chair Warner

‘Mandatory’ Cyber Info Sharing Bill Coming, Says Senate Intel Chair Warner
‘Mandatory’ Cyber Info Sharing Bill Coming, Says Senate Intel Chair Warner

“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.”

OMFV: Army’s Bradley Replacement Faces Hill, DoD Skeptics

OMFV: Army’s Bradley Replacement Faces Hill, DoD Skeptics
OMFV: Army’s Bradley Replacement Faces Hill, DoD Skeptics

Industry is excited about the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle. Congress and the Biden Administration are a harder sell.

Who’s Who in Defense: Elise Stefanik, Ranking Member, House Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems (CITI) Subcommittee

Who’s Who in Defense: Elise Stefanik, Ranking Member, House Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems (CITI) Subcommittee
Who’s Who in Defense: Elise Stefanik, Ranking Member, House Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems (CITI) Subcommittee

Stefanik is the top Republican on this new legislative panel with broad jurisdiction over numerous DoD policy and programs.

B-21 A Good News Story; DoD Acquisition ‘Getting Better:’ HASC Chair

B-21 A Good News Story; DoD Acquisition ‘Getting Better:’ HASC Chair
B-21 A Good News Story; DoD Acquisition ‘Getting Better:’ HASC Chair

Rep. 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.” 

Who’s Who in Defense: Jim Langevin, Chairman, House Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems (CITI)

Who’s Who in Defense: Jim Langevin, Chairman, House Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems (CITI)
Who’s Who in Defense: Jim Langevin, Chairman, House Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems (CITI)

Langevin chairs the newly-formed CITI Subcommittee that emerged onto the legislative scene following the dissolution of the Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee.

No 5-Year POM Likely In DoD’s 2022 Budget

No 5-Year POM Likely In DoD’s 2022 Budget
No 5-Year POM Likely In DoD’s 2022 Budget

The focus solely on 2022 was hinted at by an internal memo issued by Deputy Defense Secretary Kath Hicks.

Who’s Who in Defense: Mike Rounds, Ranking Member, SASC Cybersecurity Subcommittee

Who’s Who in Defense: Mike Rounds, Ranking Member, SASC Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Who’s Who in Defense: Mike Rounds, Ranking Member, SASC Cybersecurity Subcommittee

Ranking 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…

How Long US Will Fund Afghan Military An ‘Open Question’

How Long US Will Fund Afghan Military An ‘Open Question’
How Long US Will Fund Afghan Military An ‘Open Question’

Lawmakers 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.

DoD Enjoins Congress For Flexibility To Buy JADC2 Tech Fast

DoD Enjoins Congress For Flexibility To Buy JADC2 Tech Fast
DoD Enjoins Congress For Flexibility To Buy JADC2 Tech Fast

Combatant commanders, have been clamoring for real-world access fast to new software tools.