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Air Force, DoD Officials Support U.S.-Made Rocket Engine But Have Funding, Industrial Concerns

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, April 3rd, 2014

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Air Force, DoD Officials Support U.S.-Made Rocket Engine But Have Funding, Industrial Concerns

Air Force and Defense Department space officials agreed the United States ought to consider pursuing a domestic next-generation engine program to replace the Russian-made RD-180, though they’d need to tackle some tough funding and industrial base concerns. During a House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee hearing Thursday afternoon, chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) asked the panel of witnesses if it made sense to develop “a competitively acquired, next-generation engine available to all U.S. suppliers to replace RD-180.” Gen. William Shelton, commander…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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Space

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

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Congress

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

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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 […]