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Monday, August 17th, 2009

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Fixing F-35. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he would consider having fixed-price contracts for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter once it enters production. "The Congress clearly likes that idea, and I'm certainly open to it," he tells reporters Aug. 13. "But...let's get through the development part of the program first." He says rising costs with Pratt & Whitney's F-35 engine do not alter his opposition to funding the second…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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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

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]