By Geoff Fein Personnel aboard the USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) are training on new combat system hardware and software as the ship becomes the second Aegis cruiser in the fleet to undergo the Navy's move toward open architecture systems under advanced capability build 08 (ACB08). Among the changes ACB08 is bringing to the Mobile Bay are new software for the combat systems. Training for the conversion from legacy systems to the new technology began back in January, Fire Controlman 1st…
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Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]
Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage
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