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Nuclear ModernizationCut Other Programs for Nukes, Not Nukes for Other Programs, ICBM-State Senator Says
Non-nuclear weapons programs should be prepared to pay the bills for the nuclear programs, if it comes to that, Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), one of the biggest nuclear weapons stakeholders […]
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Navy/USMCMQ-25 May Add ISR And Strike; Navy Sees 40 Percent Unmanned Air Wing Future
A Navy official on Thursday said the service sees the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned carrier-based tanker possibly eventually adding strike missions and that up to 40 percent of the future air […]
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CongressHouse Homeland Security Committee Approves Slew Of Bipartisan Bills
The House Homeland Security Committee on Thursday passed a number of bipartisan bills that now go to the full House for consideration, including a measure introduced last week aimed as […]
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CongressPeters, Portman Want Accountability In Government For Detecting Cyber Breaches
The federal government needs clear lines of authority and accountability when it comes to which agency is responsible for detecting compromises of government networks, the top Democratic and Republican senators […]
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Navy/USMCLuria Says Congress Needs More Information For Future Navy Plans
The vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) said she feels like Congress does not understand all the inputs for the Navy’s future fleet plans and is skeptical […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyPentagon Needs New Acquisition Authorities To Stay Ahead In AI Tech Race, Commission Officials Say
The leaders of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) told lawmakers Friday the Pentagon will likely require new acquisition authorities tailored for software procurement to stay ahead of […]
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CongressKatko Introduces Bill To Strengthen CISA’s Role In Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) on Thursday introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) role in protecting U.S. critical infrastructure, particularly industrial control systems. The DHS […]
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CongressInhofe To Oppose Colin Kahl’s Nomination, Committee Vote Likely Next Week
Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), the Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member, will oppose Colin Kahl’s nomination for the Pentagon’s top policy job over concerns related to his “temperament and judgment,” […]
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CongressSupply Chain Task Force Leaders Want Legislative Fixes For Vulnerabilities In Next NDAA
The leaders of a new House Armed Services supply chain task force said their goal is to deliver a concise report in the next few months with legislative proposals for […]
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CongressCISA Officials Outline Plans To Use $650 Million For Cyber Security In Stimulus Bill
The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend $650 million included in an economic stimulus package in four main areas to better protect federal civilian agency networks, including for more […]