Strategic forces commission stops short of endorsing controversial SLCM-N program

Strategic forces commission stops short of endorsing controversial SLCM-N program
Strategic forces commission stops short of endorsing controversial SLCM-N program

The panel’s leaders described the need for a capability similar to the Navy research program, but declined to pick “winners and losers,” its chairwoman said.

Grady ‘aligned’ with Milley on embattled low-yield nuke program

Grady ‘aligned’ with Milley on embattled low-yield nuke program
Grady ‘aligned’ with Milley on embattled low-yield nuke program

“It’s all about providing the president options against a broad series of contingencies. And in this respect, I am in favor of continuing to assess and evaluate the SLCM-N,” the Pentagon’s No. 2 general said.

MDA Can Accelerate Next-Gen Interceptor: NORTHCOM Nominee

MDA Can Accelerate Next-Gen Interceptor: NORTHCOM Nominee
MDA Can Accelerate Next-Gen Interceptor: NORTHCOM Nominee

“I’m optimistic, based on my discussions with [MDA director] Jon Hill, that we’ll potentially see the Next-Generation Interceptor move further left,” Lt. Gen. Glen VanHerck told the Senate.

Sen. Cotton, 37, Wins Airland Chair; Sens. McCain, Reed Set New SASC Lineup

Sen. Cotton, 37, Wins Airland Chair; Sens. McCain, Reed Set New SASC Lineup
Sen. Cotton, 37, Wins Airland Chair; Sens. McCain, Reed Set New SASC Lineup

WASHINGTON: The youngest senator on Capitol Hill, and one of the very few lawmakers who can wear a Bronze Star and a Ranger tab, has stepped right from his one-term House seat to chairmanship of one of the most important subcommittees on Capitol Hill. That would be Tom Cotton of Arkansas, the new chair of…