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Congress

Hagel Tells SASC He Rejects DoD Cuts, Would Work Closely With Industry

Julie Samuel

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

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Defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel said in advance of his confirmation hearing today that he opposes pending across-the-board cuts to Pentagon spending and would maintain close communication with the defense industry if confirmed. Hagel’s answers to advance-policy questions posed by the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hew closely to the policies of President Barack Obama’s administration, and to what senators said the controversial nominee has told them in advance of his formal Senate grilling. Hagel is expected to ultimately garner…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

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 […]