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DoD Certifies Funds For MEADS Proof of Concept Completion

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

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Funding is available to complete the design and development Proof of Concept of the U.S.-German and Italian missile defense effort, the Medium Extended Air and Missile Defense System (MEADS), Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wrote to his counterparts in Germany and Italy. However, in his April 8 letter Hagel wrote, “the funds provided for MEADS are subject to a reduction of less than 10 percent through the sequestration currently affecting our FY 2013 funds.” Hagel waited to write until DoD fiscal…

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]