Congress
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ArmyAHS International Looks To Build On Joint Multi-Role Plus-Ups
LOUISVILLE, Ky.–AHS International is looking to build on its success over the last two fiscal years achieving $24 million in congressional “plus-ups” for the Army’s Joint Multi-Role (JMR) tech demonstrator […]
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Air ForceAir Force Optimistic Boeing Will Meet KC-46 Deadline But Has ‘No Margin’
The Air Force has no margin left to accommodate fielding of the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker if Boeing [BA] misses its August 2017 deadline to deliver the first 18 aircraft. […]
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BudgetBridenstine to Release Space Bill in Matter of Weeks
Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.) is poised to roll out a discussion draft of a comprehensive space bill within the next few weeks, he said Friday. The American Space Renaissance Act […]
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CongressCyber Security Experts Offer Suggestions For Additional Legislation
Future legislation to enhance cyber security posture across the United States should include more types of information sharing, consideration of how companies can more actively defend themselves from attacks, creation […]
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BudgetDefense Department Considering Future of CYBERCOM
The Defense Department is weighing whether to establish U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) as a unified combatant command that would be separate from its current parent command, U.S. Strategic Command, Defense […]
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BudgetOn Capitol Hill, OSD and Navy Officials at Odds Over LCS
During hearings on the budget held Thursday on Capitol Hill, top Defense Department officials revealed a stark difference of opinion over the direction of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program, […]
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CongressBreedlove: $3.4 Billion For Europe Only A First Step To Credibly Deter Russia
The billions being spent on expanding U.S. military presence in Europe to keep Russia at bay is only a first step to rebuilding a force that has atrophied over the […]
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Air ForceMcCain Promises to Block LRSB Funding Because Of Cost-Plus Contract
Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) said Thursday he would not authorize funding for the Long Range Strike Bomber as long as the program remains under a […]
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ArmyArmy Says AMPV Remains On Cost After Top General Misspeaks
The Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) program continues to be on cost and on schedule despite comments made Wednesday morning by the service’s top officer alleging that the total program […]
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ArmyArmy Focus On Readiness Risks Decade Of Ill-Equipped Soldiers
The Army’s plan to focus funding on preparing for a war with potential adversaries like Russia could leave soldiers with outdated weapons and gear for a decade, according to senior […]