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Matthew Beinart
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ArmyArmy Reorganizing Its Top Information Technology Position
The Army is realigning its Chief Information Officer/G-6 position into two separate roles, a CIO to serve as a principal adviser to the service secretary and a deputy chief of […]
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CongressSASC’s NDAA Markup Opposes FCC’s Approval Of Ligado 5G Network Plan Citing GPS Risks
The Senate Armed Services Committee is formally opposing the FCC’s approval of Ligado Networks’ plan for a new commercial L-Band network for 5G infrastructure, including a provision in its fiscal […]
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ArmyArmy’s Next-Gen Helicopter Engine Program Entering Critical Design Review This Month
The Army is starting the full critical design review (CDR) for its next-generation helicopter engine this month after a slight delay due to the pandemic, with officials calling the next […]
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PentagonSASC Leadership Supports DoD Need For Funds To Reimburse Industry’s COVID Costs
Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) leadership offered support Thursday for the Pentagon’s call to receive congressional help with paying billions of dollars in pandemic-related claims from industry. Sen. Jack Reed […]
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ArmyArmy Awards GD $2.5 Billion For Latest Version Of Double V-Hull Strykers
General Dynamics [GD] Land Systems has received a $2.5 billion deal from the Army for production of the latest version of Double V Hull-configuration (DVH) A1 Strykers, the Pentagon announced […]
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PentagonPentagon Seeks Congress’ Help Facing Billions Of Dollars In Industry’s COVID Claims
The Pentagon is seeking Congress’ help with paying billions of dollars in pandemic-related claims from industry that could cause impacts to readiness and modernization without newly appropriated funds. Ellen Lord, […]
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ArmyFutures Command Leader Mulls Prioritizing Modernization Programs Amid Tight Budgets
The Army’s lead official for modernization efforts said Wednesday he has begun considering how the service may need to prioritize the development of its “31 plus three” signature weapon systems […]
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ArmyArmy Readying RFIs For Additional CAPSET 21 Network Components
The Army has completed its critical design review for its first tactical network modernization capability drop (CAPSET 21), officials said Tuesday, and is preparing to solicit industry offerings to compete […]
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ArmyArmy Working On Economic Model To Predict Impacts Of Budget Constraints On Modernization Priorities
The Army’s top acquisition official said Monday the service has started studying models that could inform prioritization of its major modernization programs in the face of likely flat or declining […]
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Special OperationsSOCOM Awards Polaris Follow-On Contract For Light All-Terrain Tactical Vehicles
Polaris [PII] has received a seven-year deal worth up to $109 million to continue providing Light All-Terrain Tactical Vehicles (LTATV) to U.S. Special Operations Command, the company said Thursday. Under […]