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Army

Army Report Proves Out Energy Savings During NIE, Company Says

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

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DHS Systems LLC said its Intelligent Power Technology®, a networked power micro-grid system that optimizes generators to fluctuating power demands, has proven its energy saving capabilities at the Networked Integrated Evaluation (NIE) 13.1, according to a summary report. The Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Summary Report included a document detailing the system’s performance throughout the NIE process, finding the Intelligent Power Technology® system reduced fuel consumption by more than 60 percent. NIE 13.1 began in October and lasted through November,…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

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

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

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

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

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 […]