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Monday, August 25th, 2008

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Accepted. InSurv has recommended the Navy take delivery of Lockheed Martin's LCS-1. "We will determine what corrections are required prior to delivery," a Navy spokesman said. That dfelivery is anticipated in November. Goodbye To Ted? Before Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) was indicted July 29--on seven felony counts for allegedly failing to report gifts on financial disclosure forms--he was expected to sail through Alaska's Republican primary tomorrow. Stevens, the former…

Army

Army Secretary Says “We Need To Over-Invest in FLRAA To Get It Online As Quickly As Possible”

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Congress

Pentagon Fiscal 2027 Budget To Address Cannibalization Of Parts For F-35, Legislator Says

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Budget

Trump’s $1.15 Trillion Request For DoD Is The ‘New Normal,” HASC Chairman Says

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Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]