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General

Defense Watch: No More Paper Hearings, Markup Update, Arsenal Plane

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, April 10th, 2020

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No More Paper Hearings. SASC has already decided to postpone future “paper hearings” as DoD officials focus on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee said Thursday. In an effort to continue congressional oversight while social distancing, the committee had planned to post leader opening remarks and witness testimonies on its website, and post answers to members’ questions online the following week. “Recognizing the additional burden on the Department of Defense at this critical time, Chairman Inhofe and Ranking Member Reed…

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]