Pentagon
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InternationalImpact of Potential Withdrawal from Syria Unclear for Defense Investors
One day after news broke that President Trump appeared to unilaterally order the withdrawal of the U.S. troops from Syria, both the path forward for implementation and the impact on […]
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Air ForcePentagon Draft Proposal Puts New Space Force Under Air Force
The Defense Department is planning to push a plan to implement a new Space Force under the umbrella of the Air Force, according to a draft proposal currently working its […]
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CongressSenators Concerned Over Lack of Notice on Withdrawal of Troops from Syria
Senators on Wednesday expressed surprise and concern over news broke this morning that President Trump had ordered an immediate withdrawal of the U.S. military’s 2,000 troops stationed in Syria. Following […]
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BudgetDoD’s Lord Wants a Rewrite of Section 5000 Acquisition Rules in 2019
The Pentagon’s top acquisition leader has an ambitious goal for 2019: to rewrite the department’s list of major procurement system rules known as Section 5000.02. The goal is to allow […]
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CongressSmith: Readiness Funding Will Not Be Cut in FY ’20 Defense Budget
Despite plans to take a hard look at the Defense Department’s forthcoming fiscal year 2020 budget request, the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) incoming chairman will ensure that readiness funding […]
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PentagonPentagon’s FY ‘20 Budget Request to Be Revealed Feb. 4
The Pentagon will unveil its fiscal year 2020 presidential budget (PB) request Feb. 4, the department’s chief military spokesman said Dec. 10. Whether the topline will be $700 billion or […]
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InternationalNorthrop Receives $450 Million for Joint Threat Emitter program
Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Thursday was awarded a $450 million contract for production of its joint threat emitter (JTE) electronic warfare threat simulator for the U.S. military and foreign allies. […]
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PentagonF-35 Begins Formal Operational Testing and Evaluation Phase
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program will begin its formal operational test and evaluation process with the goal of achieving full rate production by late 2019, the joint program office […]
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InternationalDoD’s Next Technology Transfer Lead Looking At Increasing UAS Exports, Impact Of Potential Turkey F-35 Removal
The Air Force’s top official overseeing foreign military sales is set to take over as director of the Pentagon’s technology transfer office in January, and plans to push for continued […]
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InternationalReagan Forum Panelists View China As Main ‘Pacing Threat’ to U.S. Security
SIMI VALLEY, California – While the United States continues to follow and weigh threats from countries including Russia, Iran and North Korea, a number of panelists at the annual Reagan […]