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Vivienne Machi
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Business/FinancialWhite House to Study Defense Industry Infrastructure Following Recent Report
The White House plans to assess the current state of the U.S. defense industry’s infrastructure following the release of its inaugural defense industrial base report earlier this month, a senior […]
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CongressBipartisan House Bill Pushes to End Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
A bipartisan House bill announced Oct. 23 aims to prohibit military sales and aid to Saudi Arabia, effectively immediately. Rep. James McGovern (D-Mass.) is sponsoring a new bill co-signed by […]
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SpaceDoD Reveals Six Recommendations to Move Ahead with Space Force
The Pentagon’s second-highest civilian official presented several recommendations that would help the department build a path to a Space Force during a National Space Council public meeting Oct. 23. Representing […]
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InternationalPence Condemns ‘Tragic Murder’ of Saudi Journalist, Says Sanctions Are Up to Trump
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government is working to obtain all the facts related to the murder of Saudi native and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi earlier this month, […]
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Air ForceAir Force Solicitations Include Mid-November Delivery Date for KC-46
The Air Force appears to be targeting a mid-November delivery date for the long-awaited KC-46 air refueling tanker, although several steps are still required before manufacturer Boeing [BA] can hand […]
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Air ForceDoD: F-22s Suffering Minor Damage to Move to Langley Next Week
Several F-22 fighter jets that sustained minor damage during Hurricane Michael are expected to be moved from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, as early as next week, a Pentagon spokesman […]
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Air ForceBlue Origin: Reusability Key Factor in Future Air Force Space Architecture
The Air Force is prioritizing reusability for its future space systems as demonstrated in its recent launch service agreement awards, a Blue Origin official said Oct. 19. The service has […]
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InternationalU.S., South Korea Suspend Another Joint Military Exercise
The U.S. and South Korean militaries have suspended another joint exercise this year as diplomatic efforts continue with North Korea, the Defense Department said Oct. 19. Defense Secretary James Mattis […]
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BudgetLawmakers Signalling DoD Should Prepare for Smaller FY ’20 Budget
The president and lawmakers are sending signals to the Defense Department not to expect any major increase in next year’s budget, and that some form of cut could even be […]
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CongressBipartisan Calls Increase in Senate to End U.S. Aid to Saudi Forces
Senators on both sides of the aisle are increasingly calling for an end to U.S. military aid to Saudi forces in Yemen and a hold on weapons sales to the […]