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Air Force

GAO Criticizes Air Force’s Methodology Behind A-10 Divestment Pursuit

Pat Host

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

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GAO Criticizes Air Force’s Methodology Behind A-10 Divestment Pursuit

The Defense Department and the Air Force do not have quality information on the full implications of A-10 divestment, including gaps that could be created by divestment and mitigation options, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in a new report.In report GAO-16-816, GAO said Wednesday without a clear understanding of the capability or capacity gaps and risks that could result from A-10 divestment, it is also unclear how effective, or necessary, the Air Force’s and DoD’s mitigation strategies will be.…

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, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]