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Full RFP For Air Force’s New Bomber Expected In Fall, James Says

Pat Host

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

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Full RFP For Air Force’s New Bomber Expected In Fall, James Says

The Air Force will release a full request for proposals (RFP) for its much-heralded next-generation bomber program in the “fall timeframe,” service Secretary Deborah James said Wednesday. James told an audience at a Bloomberg Government conference in Washington that a draft RFP was currently being reviewed and commented on. James also said the budget for the new bomber, also known as the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRSB), is not classified, so details will be available when President Barack Obama’s fiscal…

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 […]