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Monday, June 16th, 2008

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Gathering. A source tells Defense Daily that Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England, acquisition czar John Young, Navy Secretary Donald Winter and CNO Adm. Gary Roughead met last Thursday to discuss CG(X), the Navy's next-generation cruiser, and issues related to DDG. In recent weeks lawmakers have begun to debate the merits of moving forward with DDG-1000 or whether the Navy should restart the DDG-51 production line. Two weeks ago Young…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

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Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

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Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

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