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Navy/USMC

Lockheed Martin Awarded $3 Million ONR Contract For Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Generator

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

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The Office of Naval Research awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a nearly $3 million contract in mid-July for the design and development of a solid oxide fuel cell generator set as an alternative to traditional battlefield power generation equipment. Lockheed Martin spokeswoman Emily Caruso said yesterday in an email the project’s goal is to provide flexibility to the military in addition to reduced fuel consumption and cost. The company said in a statement the fuel consumption reduction goal is 50 percent…

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 […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]