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Army

Advanced Army Equipment Ready For Limited User Test in Texas

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Friday, August 28th, 2009

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By Ann Roosevelt Equipment deemed ready for early fielding to Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT) successfully completed force development test and evaluation (FDT&E) this month and is ready for operational testing in September, officials said. "The systems we are testing this year are in fact, systems we feel are both reasonably close to be ready--and that's why we test to verify that they are--and that they will have value-added for soldiers," Col. Patrick (Lee) Fetterman, Training and Doctrine Command Capability…

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 […]

Congress

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

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

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

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]