Congress
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Air ForcePanetta Confirmed As SECDEF
The Senate voted 100-0 yesterday to confirm Leon Panetta as the next defense secretary. Panetta has directed the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) since Feb. 13, 2009. He previously served as […]
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CongressUSMC Requirements, Acquisition Pros Collaborate On ACV
Marine Corps requirements and acquisition officials are working in closer collaboration on the new Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) than the two sides had when planning major programs in the past. […]
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Air Force
SASC OKs Policy Bill With F-35, Acquisition Changes
The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) Pentagon policy bill calls for clamping down on F-35 Joint Strike Fighter cost increases, banning funds for the aircraft’s alternate engine, and maintaining the […]
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Congress
Drug Smugglers Building More Tunnels Into U.S., Officials Say
Increased pressure on drug trafficking organizations and their traditional smuggling routes into the United States has led these groups to increase the construction and use of underground tunnels to bring […]
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Air Force
SASC Approves DoD Policy Bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) approved last night its version of the fiscal year 2012 defense authorization bill, which changes the Pentagon’s plans for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and […]
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Air Force
Gates: Verdict Out On Size of $400 Billion Cut
Retiring Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in his parting words to the press, said yesterday it remains to be seen if President Barack Obama’s proposed $400 billion cut to security spending […]
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Air Force
Inouye Casts Doubt On F-35 Engine Funding
A senior senator signaled yesterday he is pessimistic about his chamber funding the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s alternate engine, but pledged to weigh a plan for the contractor to use […]
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Air Force
Gates: More Acquisition, Contract Savings Sought
Outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates said yesterday that he expects Pentagon officials to find additional savings from acquisition programs and through contractual changes with industry. During his final congressional hearing before his […]
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Air Force
House Appropriators Add F-35, Tank Support To Defense Plan
The House Appropriations Committee (HAC) endorsed yesterday a $530 billion defense budget after approving new provisions supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and M1 Abrams tank programs. The House is […]
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Air Force
SASC Approves Panetta For SECDEF
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) cast a unanimous voice vote yesterday in favor of making Leon Panetta the next defense secretary, leaving a confirmation vote by the full Senate the final […]