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Navy/USMCLuria Says Congress Needs More Information For Future Navy Plans
The vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) said she feels like Congress does not understand all the inputs for the Navy’s future fleet plans and is skeptical […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyPentagon Needs New Acquisition Authorities To Stay Ahead In AI Tech Race, Commission Officials Say
The leaders of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) told lawmakers Friday the Pentagon will likely require new acquisition authorities tailored for software procurement to stay ahead of […]
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CongressKatko Introduces Bill To Strengthen CISA’s Role In Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) on Thursday introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) role in protecting U.S. critical infrastructure, particularly industrial control systems. The DHS […]
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CongressInhofe To Oppose Colin Kahl’s Nomination, Committee Vote Likely Next Week
Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), the Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member, will oppose Colin Kahl’s nomination for the Pentagon’s top policy job over concerns related to his “temperament and judgment,” […]
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CongressSupply Chain Task Force Leaders Want Legislative Fixes For Vulnerabilities In Next NDAA
The leaders of a new House Armed Services supply chain task force said their goal is to deliver a concise report in the next few months with legislative proposals for […]
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CongressCISA Officials Outline Plans To Use $650 Million For Cyber Security In Stimulus Bill
The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend $650 million included in an economic stimulus package in four main areas to better protect federal civilian agency networks, including for more […]
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CongressSenate-Passed Relief Bill Extends Sec. 3610 Contractor Reimbursement Program Through FY ‘21
The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package the Senate passed on Saturday included an amendment to extend a provision allowing companies to submit COVID-related claims for reimbursement through the end of […]
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CongressDefense Appropriator Sen. Roy Blunt Won’t Seek Reelection In 2022
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), a defense appropriator and chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, said Monday he won’t seek reelection in 2022. Blunt, who was first elected to the […]
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CongressPits, Command and Control on HASC Chair’s Radar in Coming Budget Debate
Plutonium pits and command and control are the top nuclear priorities for Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) in the next federal budget cycle, the head of the House Armed Services Committee […]
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HASC Chair Smith Calls Out ‘Painful’ F-35 Program, Wants Cost-Effective Mix Of Fighter Aircraft
Chiding lawmakers’ focus on incremental increases to the defense spending topline, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Friday criticized the ‘painful’ F-35 program and said the Air […]