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Air Force

Air Force Secretary Nominee Supports BRAC, Modernization Priorities

Mai Hanoon

Friday, September 20th, 2013

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Air Force secretary nominee Deborah Lee James told the Senate Armed Services Committee that budget cuts have caused a readiness hole for the service and also exacerbated some “fences to be mended” between the active and reserve component, but she said she looked forward to fixing those problems if confirmed as the next secretary. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) asked about the Air Force’s Total Force Posture (TFP), which generated some disagreement about the roles of the active component, reservists and…

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]