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Army, Air Force Working On Joint Information Sharing Project, Army’s CIO Says

Friday, June 28th, 2013

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Army, Air Force Working On Joint Information Sharing Project, Army’s CIO Says

The Army is pursuing a joint information technology (IT) effort with the Air Force, according to the Army’s information czar. Army Chief Information Officer/G-6 Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence said yesterday she briefed Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) chief Gen. William Shelton about a security cloud architecture the Army is building. Lawrence said she wants to partner with the Air Force on this architecture to maximize value instead of having each service pursue individual efforts. Army CIO/G-6 Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence. Photo: Army. Lawrence, who made…

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]