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CNA Advisory Board Calls For Integrated Energy, Climate, Military Planning

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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

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By Eric Lindeman U.S. energy policy represents an urgent threat to national security and DoD should take the lead in transforming the nation's long-term energy profile by serving as the innovation incubator for new energy technologies, according to a report by a panel of top-ranking retired admirals and generals The report, "Powering America's Defense: Energy and the Risks to National Security," was issued May 18 and is "a sobering but honest and necessary assessment," said retired Air Force Gen. Charles…

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

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CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

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Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]