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Air Force

House Panel Backs DoD On Joint Strike Fighter

Julie Samuel

Monday, April 30th, 2012

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A House panel is largely supporting the Pentagon’s proposal for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, which the military already has called for slowing to allow for more-complete testing. The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) will weigh policy-setting legislation for the Pentagon next week that, for the most part, backs its $9 billion request for the multi-service, multi-nation fighter jet. The show of support from the House comes Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain (R-Ariz.)--whose panel will craft its own…

Congress

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

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Congress

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

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Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

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Congress

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

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