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Air Force

New ULA CEO Bruno’s Silicon Valley Approach Could Save Company, Consultant Says

Pat Host

Friday, August 15th, 2014

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New ULA CEO Bruno’s Silicon Valley Approach Could Save Company, Consultant Says

The Air Force's GPS IIF-7 satellite launches on an Atlas V launch vehicle Aug. 1 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Photo: ULA.

A space launch consultant believes new United Launch Alliance (ULA) CEO Tory Bruno’s Silicon Valley experience and entrepreneurial approach could save the company as it leaves an era of a monopoly advantage and enters an era of competition. Charles Miller, president of launch consulting company NextGen Space LLC, told Defense Daily Friday he believes ULA has everything it needs to be a very innovative company. Miller said ULA has brilliant technical people, world-leading technology and launch experience. Miller also spent…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]