Aerospace Group:

Air Force

DISA Awards GD $450 Million Contract For Communications Services To Air Force Central Command

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015

SHARE:

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) awarded General Dynamics [GD] a contract worth up to $450 million to provide communications technical support services to U.S. Air Forces Central Command (USAFCENT) in Asia, the company said Tuesday.The contract is a single-award, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract worth about $450 million over five years if all options are exercised. The company expects to hire over 200 employees to support the program.The contract calls for GD to provide communications systems acquisition, integration, installation, operations,…

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 […]

Space

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

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

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 […]