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Homeland Security

Nationwide Emergency Response System Still Unrealized A Decade After Proposal

Gally Articola

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has been working on bringing to life a nationwide emergency response system for several years, but critics say the system is long overdue. FirstNet Deputy General Manager TJ Kennedy. Photo: NTIA. The 9/11 Commission first recommended the system, now called “FirstNet,” said Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. “Here we are in 2013 and we’re just getting started…we need to accelerate these conversations,” she…

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 […]