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PentagonTrump Questions Value of F-35’s Global Supply Chain
The president of the United States cast doubt on the merits of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s global supply chain during a May 14 television appearance, and hinted he may […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyGAO: Removing Turkey From F-35 Program Risks Pushing Test Schedule Right
A new government watchdog report warns that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is once again at risk of missing its test schedule, amid the ongoing removal of former program partner […]
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BudgetIndustrial Policy Required To Boost Investments in Basic Research Projects, Biden Adviser Says
A leading Democratic national security official and adviser to presumptive Democratic nominee for President Joe Biden said Monday industrial policy moving forward should require bipartisan commitment to boosting investment in […]
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Business/FinancialArmed Services Lawmakers Largely Slam FCC Ligado Decision, But Next Steps Unclear
The Pentagon has for weeks now vocally articulated its case for the FCC to rescind a recent approval for Ligado to repurpose spectrum adjacent to that used for GPS, and […]
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CyberAmazon Has Filed A New JEDI Cloud Protest Directly With The Pentagon
Amazon Web Services [AMZN] has filed a new protest with the Pentagon related the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) cloud competition, this time seeking clarification on adjusted requirements […]
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PentagonPentagon To Release First Spectrum Strategy Within Next Two Months
The Pentagon is readying to release its first electromagnetic spectrum strategy, according to the department’s deputy CIO, who added the document is likely to be out in the next two […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDefense Secretary Urges FCC To Overturn Approval Of Ligado’s 5G Network Plan, Cites GPS Risks
The Secretary of Defense is urging the Federal Communications Commission to overturn its approval of Ligado Networks’ plan for a new commercial L-Band network for 5G infrastructure, saying Tuesday the […]
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BudgetEsper: Likely Flat Budgets Will Lead To More Legacy Cuts In The Near-Term
The secretary of defense said Tuesday a likely outlook for flat budgets in coming years will lead the department to prioritize moving on from legacy programs to ensure funding for […]
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PentagonEsper Sees Long-Term ‘New Normal’ For DoD Under Pandemic, Addresses Supply Chain And Funding Concerns
The Pentagon is preparing for a “new normal” under the long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the Secretary of Defense said Monday, addressing his particular concerns with supply chain vulnerabilities […]
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PentagonPentagon Urges Prime Contractors To Continue Pushing Cash Flow To Vulnerable Partners In Supply Chain
The Pentagon is seeing a greater number of industry partners open back up for business since the start of the pandemic, with the department urging prime contractors to continue efforts […]