The $87 million in funding for the Commerce office is a step in the direction of implementing the long-stalled plan to transfer authority for tracking non-military spacecraft to a civil agency.
Lawmakers say the money is "early to need," but Navy argues cuts could imperil the Pentagon's efforts to ensure its hypersonic weapon programs stay on track.
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A one year delay for the MQ-25 program is certain to have repercussions for the Navy's ongoing strike fighter shortfall.