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Budget

Carter, Dempsey Firm: Sequestration Affects National Security Strategy

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

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The clock is ticking, and sequestration will be back in 212 days, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Tuesday.SASC was examining the defense authorization request for fiscal year 2016 and Future Years defense program.Carter said he wanted to be clear: “parts of our defense strategy cannot be executed under sequestration, which remains the law of the land and is set to return 212 days from today (Tuesday).”Further, Carter said, “We have had the worst of…

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]