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DoD Would Trim 'Minor Procurement' to Pay for 11th Carrier, Higher Troop Levels with Extra $115 Billion
If Congress indicated it was willing to spend an additional $115 billion to maintain higher…
DoD Lacks Knowledge To Commit To Disaggregation, GAO Says
The Defense Department lacks the knowledge necessary to commit to the concept of satellite disaggregation,…
Navy Issues Contracts For Four LCSs
The Navy has moved forward with the construction of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), issuing contract…
COMSATCOM In DoD’s Long-Term Plans, CAPE Office Says
Though it won’t completely outsource satellite communications (SATCOM) capability to industry, the commercial side is…
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DoD Would Trim 'Minor Procurement' to Pay for 11th Carrier, Higher Troop Levels with Extra $115 Billion
March 10, 2014
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DoD Lacks Knowledge To Commit To Disaggregation, GAO Says
March 10, 2014
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Navy Issues Contracts For Four LCSs
March 10, 2014
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COMSATCOM In DoD’s Long-Term Plans, CAPE Office Says
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