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Army Issues Presolicitation for Next-Gen Chem Detector The Army Contracting Command, on behalf of the Joint Project Manager for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Contamination Avoidance, plans to post a solicitation for the Next-Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD) Technology Development phase around July 12. The NGCD consists of three variants: Variant 1 is for multi-sample identifier; Variant 2 is for surface contaminant locator; and Variant 3 is for the platform/site air monitor. Under the planned acquisition NGCD prototypes will be purchased for…

Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]

Pentagon

Pentagon ‘Working Options’ On Iran Supplemental, May Seek Funds For New Capabilities

The Pentagon is “working options” for a potential supplemental spending request to fund the operation against Iran and replenish munitions used in the strike campaign, with a senior official noting […]

Congress

Wicker Backs “Crash Program” To Supply Ukraine With Low-Cost Weapons

Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) on Thursday proposed a rapid effort to supply Ukraine with low-cost weapons to aid that country in turning back Russia. “We […]

Congress

Dem Lawmakers Want To Codify Trump’s Push For More Defense Contractor Accountability

A group of four Congressional Democrats want to codify President Donald Trump’s push to hold defense firms accountable for prioritizing production investments over paying out stock buybacks, and are seeking […]