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Navy/USMC

New Marine Warfighting Capabilities Head Wants Lighter Trucks, More Technology

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Thursday, August 14th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford The new head of the command that develops Marine Corps warfighting capabilities ticked off a technology wish-list yesterday, calling for everything from lighter armored vehicles and more-advanced drone aircraft to improved methods of transporting fuel and conducting amphibious training. Lt. Gen. George Flynn, commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), told a defense industry crowd of the technology needs he recently saw in theater while serving as deputy commanding general for Multi-National Corps-Iraq. Flynn received…

Congress

House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

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Congress

Senate Dems Block Consideration Of FY ‘27 NDAA Over Iran War Concerns

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Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

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