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Homeland Security

CBP Gets Second Upgraded UH-60 Helo

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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

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Sikorsky Aircraft has delivered the second UH-60 helicopter to Customs and Border Protection featuring the "A-A" to "L" recapitalization, having undergone major structural modifications to extend the service life of the airframe, including engines, dynamic components, flight controls, and several modification work orders advancing the aircraft to the latest U.S. Army L model configuration. Aircraft 718, which received its nickname based on the last three digits of its identification number, is 32 years old, beginning is service as a model…

Congress

Senate Dems Block Consideration Of FY ‘27 NDAA Over Iran War Concerns

Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a vote to advance consideration of the chamber’s $1.14 trillion fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization (NDAA). The procedural vote was 46-50, failing to reach […]

Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

The initial costs to acquire and deploy counter-small unmanned aircraft system (C-sUAS) defenses at individual Defense Department installations are estimated at between $1.2 million and $73.6 million depending on the […]

Congress

House Heads For Recess Without Moving On NDAA After Procedural Vote Fails

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