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Defense Watch: AFWERX, Forward on FFG(X), Paycheck Protection

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, June 5th, 2020

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New AFWERX Virtual Event. AFWERX will host a digital JADC2 prototyping demonstration event between June 15-22, the Air Force said Friday. The event follows a series of service-led meetings and efforts over the past two months to attract companies who could provide solutions for key technologies. Thirty companies were invited to the demonstration event, 24 of which will be participating. The event will be broken up over the two-week period. Technology categories for the selected solutions include: access to disparate…

HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy

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Congress

Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

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Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

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HASC Bill Funds Second Destroyer, Adds Several Multi-Ship Procurements, Puts Limits On Battleship

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