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Air Force

HASC Eyes Shipbuilding, Missile Defense, Cyber Changes to DoD plan

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

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A House panel unveiled proposed Pentagon policy legislation yesterday that would restore a submarine slated to be cut, research a potential East Coast missile-defense site, and increase oversight of the Pentagon's cyber-security operations. Congress' public rewriting of the Pentagon's proposed fiscal year 2013 budget will start today when the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) subcommittees start crafting the defense authorization bill. HASC Chairman Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.) pledged during a speech last night to bolster Pentagon spending, charging President Barack…

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 […]