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Air Force

SASC Bill Creates Launch Capability Contract Exemption For Possible Delta IV Use

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Friday, May 29th, 2015

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SASC Bill Creates Launch Capability Contract Exemption For Possible Delta IV Use

A Delta IV rocket lifts GPS IIF-6 into space from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., May 16, 2014. Photo: ULA.

The fiscal year 2016 defense authorization bill approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) eliminates the reported $1 billion launch capability contract with United Launch Alliance (ULA) moving forward, but contains an exemption for a future launch capability contract to be awarded if a Delta IV launch is necessary.The committee, in the report accompanying the bill, recommends a provision that would prohibit the defense secretary from awarding or renewing a contract or maintaining a separate contract line item for…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

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 […]

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 […]