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Homeland SecurityTrump Administration Says Russia Hacking U.S. Energy Grid; Levies New Sanctions
The Russian government is behind an ongoing and deliberate cyber hacking campaign against the energy sector in the U.S. but so far attempts to access critical network systems have failed, […]
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CongressAir Force Nears Plan To Replace B-52 Engines
The U.S. Air Force is reviewing options for re-engining the B-52 bomber and intends to formally launch the acquisition effort later this year, a service official said March 14. William […]
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SpaceActing NASA Head Lightfoot To Retire
Robert Lightfoot, NASA’s acting administrator for the past 14 months, announced March 12 that he will retire April 30. “I will work with the White House on a smooth transition […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Did Not Tell Congress About Growler Physiological Episode, Panel Leaders Say
The Navy did not tell Congress about a recent physiological episode (PE) involving an EA-18G Growler with crew that landed using a smart watch, despite a recent hearing on the […]
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CongressSenate Panel Advances Bill Pushing Energy Sector To Adopt Analog Technology For Improved Cyber Threat Prevention
A Senate energy panel unanimously approved a bill Thursday directing the energy sector to adopt lower-grade technology needed to facilitate better cyber security controls in the face of growing threats […]
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BudgetLawmakers Blast Navy Plan To Retire Hospital Ship
The U.S. Navy’s plan to retire one of its two hospital ships is drawing fire from lawmakers who say the vessels provide important services for overseas humanitarian missions and victims of […]
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CongressHouse Panelists Complain Coast Guard Again Tardy With Investment Plan
The Coast Guard was five months late last year with its capital investment outlook, making it difficult for Congress carry out its budgeting and policy functions, and is overdue again […]
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Navy/USMCNavy And Congress Grapple With How To Increase Fleet And Maintain Shipbuilders
Members of Congress and Navy officials grappled this week with how to maintain shipbuilders, lower costs, and increase the size of the Navy towards the 355-ship goal given long timelines […]
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Air ForceF-35’s Next Development Phase Could Cost Nearly $11 Billion
The follow-on development phase for the U.S. Department of Defense’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is expected to cost about $10.9 billion over seven years, the program’s leader said March 7. […]
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CongressService Weapon Buyers Say Congress Can ‘Declare Victory’ On Acquisition Reform
By delegating management of large weapon programs to the military services, Congress may already have achieved the acquisition reforms it and Defense Department leaders have long sought, according to acquisition […]