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CongressHouse Passes Homeland Security Bills
The House on Wednesday passed by voice vote five homeland security bills ranging from border to aviation security and grants for first responders. The Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act […]
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Air ForceSecretive Pentagon Office Reveals New Technologies
In his first appearance in front of lawmakers, the director of the Pentagon’s shadowy Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) unveiled a number of technology initiatives that had not previously been disclosed […]
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Business/FinancialJustice Department, FTC Issue Statement Justifying Close Watch On Defense Industry Consolidation
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued a joint statement explaining the need to police mergers of defense firms to preserve competition and ensure the […]
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Business/FinancialRep. Hurd Suggests Government Collect Cyber Data Based On Private Sector Needs
Cyber thieves and hackers are targeting the nation’s critical infrastructure, which means that the federal government should be collecting intelligence on these potential threats based on requirements generated by the […]
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CongressCarper Concerned That Federal Agencies Can’t Quickly Acquire Innovative Cyber Security Solutions
The federal government doesn’t appear to be able to quickly purchase innovative cyber security solutions that private sector organizations quickly avail themselves to despite rapidly evolving threats, according to Sen. […]
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BudgetNavy Acquisition Chief Designates FY ’19 as the Sweet Spot For LX(R) Contract Award
If given additional funding, the Navy could speed up its construction plan for its newest amphibious vessel and award a contract in 2019, but moving any quicker than that could […]
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BudgetSenator Calls for ‘Billions’ of Dollars, More Arms Sales to Help Middle East Fight Islamic State
One Senate Armed Services Committee member wants “multiple billions” of dollars in emergency funding that would provide Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon additional weapons and equipment to help those nations cope with the Islamic […]
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CongressSenate Approves Airport, Transportation Security Measures As Part Of FAA Bill
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed two amendments aimed at boosting airport and transportation security as part of its consideration of a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]
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Local First Responders Cite Need For More Cyber Training
With cyber threats on the rise and rapid advances in technology outpacing the ability of local law enforcement to keep up, there is a need for more training and education […]
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BudgetSenate’s Goldwater-Nichols Reforms to Be ‘More Controversial’ Than DoD Proposal, McCain Says
Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) is broadly supportive of the changes to the Pentagon’s organizational structure proposed Monday by Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, but expect the […]