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Air Force

Air Force Nuclear Missile Wing Fails Nuclear Surety Test

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

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Air Force Nuclear Missile Wing Fails Nuclear Surety Test

An Air Force nuclear missile wing received an “unsatisfactory” rating after making “tactical-level” errors during one of several exercises, the service said yesterday in a statement. The Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) visited Malmstrom AFB, Mont., recently to evaluate the 341st Missile Wing’s ability to execute operations while complying with nuclear surety standards. The failure resulted in the entire inspection being graded as “unsatisfactory.” 341st Missile Wing shield. Photo: Air Force. A failed inspection does not mean the safety of the…

Congress

House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill that includes $60 billion for defense, a figure slightly below the Trump administration’s request to cover Iran war […]

Congress

Senate Dems Block Consideration Of FY ‘27 NDAA Over Iran War Concerns

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Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

The initial costs to acquire and deploy counter-small unmanned aircraft system (C-sUAS) defenses at individual Defense Department installations are estimated at between $1.2 million and $73.6 million depending on the […]