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JLTV Program Feels Effects Of Sequester But On Track For Award

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, June 17th, 2013

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JLTV Program Feels Effects Of Sequester But On Track For Award

The Army and Marine Corps’ light tactical vehicle program is feeling the effects of the automatic budget cuts but military officials are confident the problem can be managed and the fiscal 2015 timeframe for awarding the production contract remains in place. Lockheed Martin [LMT], AM General and Oshkosh [OSK] are currently competing for the contract for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program and are providing the vehicles to the Army and Marines under the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD)…

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 […]