Pentagon
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CyberDISA Director Wants Joint Regional Security Stacks Categorized As Weapon System
The head of the Defense Information Services Agency (DISA) wants the Defense Department’s information technology (IT) effort called Joint Regional Security Stacks (JRSS) categorized as a weapon system. DISA Director […]
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InternationalIsrael, U.S. Test David’s Sling
Israel and the United States have carried out testing of a rocket intercept system known as David’s Sling that is being jointly developed by the two countries. The Israel Missile […]
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Air ForceDoD, Pratt Still Pursuing Long-Term Fix To F135 Engine Issue
The Defense Department and Pratt & Whitney are still pursuing a long-term solution to the F135 problem that lead to an engine fire and a temporary grounding of the F-35 […]
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Air ForceHaney Cites Need For ‘Stable, Predictable’ Nuclear Funding
Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Tuesday underscored the importance of “stable, predictable funding” in sustaining the nuclear triad, as Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer […]
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PentagonHASC Chair Outlines Acquisition Reform Agenda
The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), plans to unveil legislation this week aimed at reforming the Pentagon’s acquisition system in part to make it […]
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CongressEffects of Sequestration On Services Potentially The Largest SOCOM Challenge: Officials
The impact of a return of sequestration on the services would likely prove to have the biggest effect on special operation forces (SOF), not cuts to its own programs, officials […]
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Air ForceEnhance Service Chiefs’ Role In Acquisition, Odierno Tells HASC
Bolstering the role of service chiefs in acquisition would help make procurement more effective, the Army Chief of Staff told the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). “I’d like to see […]
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PentagonDoD Developing Third ‘Offset’ Strategy Focused On Precision Munitions
The Defense Department is developing a third “offset” strategy focused on maintaining the United States’ advantage in precision guided munitions (PGM), Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work said Tuesday. The […]
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CyberCarter Vows No Near Term Cyber Force, But Does Not Rule It Out Long Term
The Defense Department will not separate cyber issues into a separate armed service branch in the near term because it is trying to build on department strength and not take […]
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Business/FinancialPentagon Acquisition Chief Seeks More Limited, Proper Use Of Low-Price Bid Awards
Pentagon acquisition chief Frank Kendall said he has recently issued guidance urging programs to be more selective in the use of a contracting model that awards bidders solely on the […]