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DoD May Have Cyber Unified Combatant Command Someday, Just Not Yet, Carter Says

Thursday, June 13th, 2013

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The Defense Department may someday have its own cyber unified combatant command like U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), but it is not ready for that at this time, according to the Pentagon’s number two civilian. “It may come to that someday, (but) we’re not at that point yet,” Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told an audience yesterday at a Center for a New American Security conference in Washington. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. Photo: DoD. Joint Publication 1 defines a unified…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]