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Budget

DoD May Have Cyber Unified Combatant Command Someday, Just Not Yet, Carter Says

Thursday, June 13th, 2013

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The Defense Department may someday have its own cyber unified combatant command like U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), but it is not ready for that at this time, according to the Pentagon’s number two civilian. “It may come to that someday, (but) we’re not at that point yet,” Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told an audience yesterday at a Center for a New American Security conference in Washington. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. Photo: DoD. Joint Publication 1 defines a unified…

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 […]