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Air Force

Air Force Needs More Fuel Efficient Platforms, Senior Official Says

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

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Acquiring more fuel and energy efficient weapons platforms needs to play a greater role in Air Force procurement to reduce long-term costs, a top energy official for the service said yesterday. The Air Force has begun using energy as a “key performance parameter” requirement in assessing new acquisition programs, but balancing capabilities with fuel and energy costs remains difficult, Kevin Geiss, the deputy assistant secretary for energy, said. “We do need to get more into the acquisition and technology side…

Congress

Senate’s CR Has Ship Construction Exemption, Forgoes White House’s Battleship, Munitions Requests

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Congress

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Congress

White House Details ‘Concerns’ With Shipbuilding, Spaced-Based Interceptor Oversight In House’s NDAA

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Congress

House Narrowly Votes To Pass $1.15 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA, Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0

The House on Wednesday narrowly voted to pass its $1.15 trillion version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill […]