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Vivienne Machi
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BudgetHyten Urges More R&D Funds, Fewer Studies for Space-Based Sensor Layers
The Defense Department should invest more research-and-development funds toward efforts to eventually field a space-based early warning sensor layer in lower orbits, the U.S. military’s number-two general said Jan. 17. […]
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ColumnPaul Markwardt, VP of Business Development for Electronic Systems, BAE Systems
In this new monthly column, Defense Daily highlights individuals from across the government, industry and academia whose efforts contribute daily to national defense, from the program managers to the human resource […]
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Navy/USMCFY ’21 Budget Request to Include ‘Adjustment’ to LUSV Procurement Schedule, PEO Says
The Navy portion of the fiscal year 2021 presidential budget will include schedule adjustments for when the service plans to formally acquire large unmanned surface vessels (LUSVs), a service official […]
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BudgetGallagher: Unified ConOps, More Shipbuilding, Fewer Amphibs Needed to Counter China
The Navy deserves a larger cut of the annual budget to ensure it is prepared for its role in a future conflict with peer adversaries, but must make tough choices […]
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Unmanned SystemsPentagon Standing Up New Counter-UAS Office Outside D.C.
The Defense Department is opening a new storefront near the Pentagon with dozens of personnel dedicated to counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technologies, the department’s chief acquisition leader said Jan. 14. […]
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SpaceRaymond Sworn In as First Chief of Space Operations
Air Force Gen. John “Jay” Raymond was sworn in as the first chief of space operations to lead the nascent U.S. Space Force Jan. 14, becoming the first-ever Space Force […]
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Air ForceAir Force Sends Final AEHF Satellite to Cape in First Official Delivery to Space Force
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Air Force delivered the sixth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) protected satellite communications system to the 45th Space Wing Jan. 11, providing the final space […]
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Air ForceNew Strategic Command Deputy Leader Nominated
An Air Force three-star general has been nominated to become the deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Commander, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Jan. 13. Lt. Gen. Thomas Bussiere current serves […]
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Business/FinancialSierra Nevada: Schedule ‘Holding’ for First Dream Chaser Cargo Mission to ISS
Sierra Nevada Corp. officials are confident the company’s new Dream Chaser spacecraft will be completed in time to deliver cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time […]
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InternationalU.S. Early Warning System Helped Protect Troops from Iran Strike on Iraqi Bases
U.S. forces were able to seek protection before a series of ballistic missiles struck two Iraqi bases Jan. 7 thanks to an American early warning system, President Trump said Wednesday. […]