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Homeland Security

Obama’s Surprise DHS Pick Brings Strong Legal Background, Solid DoD Ties

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, October 21st, 2013

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Jeh Johnson, President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security, will bring a solid working knowledge of the Defense Department that combined with his strong legal background should help strengthen the relationship between the two departments which work together on a regular basis to fulfill homeland security and defense missions, according to an industry official. Johnson, who must be confirmed by the Senate to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security, worked was general counsel at DoD from…

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 […]

Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

After lawmakers decided against including major “right to repair” reforms in the latest defense policy bill, a senior Army official has said the service is continuing its push for authorities […]

Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]