Budget
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Air ForceAir Force Launches ORS-3, STPSat-3 Satellites
The Air Force Tuesday successfully launched its Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) and Space Test Program (STP) satellites from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in eastern Virginia, according to a service statement. […]
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BudgetU.S.-Israel David’s Sling Successful In Intercept Flight Test
The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said they completed a successful intercept test yesterday of the David’s Sling Weapon System. The system is […]
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BudgetSenate Republicans Still Deeply Split on Whether to Alter, Repeal Sequestration Cuts
With less than a month left until the budget conference committee is expected to have a deal in place, it is clear there is no consensus among Senate Republicans, let […]
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Air ForceDoD Services Increasing Cooperation On Energy-Related Projects
The military services, in addition to pursuing their own individual projects, are increasing cooperation with each other to achieve energy goals, which constitute a large chunk of each branch’s budget. […]
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BudgetAdmiral: Measures In Place To Curb Ship Deficiencies
The Navy has been working closely with its private shipbuilders to improve quality control standards and processes but cannot simply walk away from an under performing shipyard because the options […]
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BudgetBAE Systems Working With DoD To Preserve Key GCV Industrial Base Skills
The Defense Department and its various services are working with BAE Systems’ United States wing on ways to preserve key skills from Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) production in case they […]
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BudgetDefense Bill Gets Caught In Battle Over Guantanamo Bay, Sexual Assaults
The Senate may be headed for delays in passing its National Defense Authorization Act this month, with Republican senators saying they will not allow the bill to move forward if […]
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Air ForceAir Force Calculating Numbers to Help Support Active/Reserve Balance Plans
With two different reports due in February 2014 that could affect the role the National Guard plays post-Afghanistan, the National Guard Bureau is hard at work trying to develop metrics […]
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BudgetAir Force Cancels C-17 Engine Sustainment Competition
The Air Force said yesterday it canceled a competitive solicitation to overhaul the F117 engines on C-17 cargo jets. Air Force spokesman Ed Gulick said in a statement the service […]
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BudgetInhofe Asks Senators To Proceed With NDAA This Week Despite Contentious Issues
As the Senate begins to consider the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2014 this week, the Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member warned that a few contentious issues […]