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SASC NDAA Mark Reintroduces Push For DoD Cyber Warfare Policy

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, May 25th, 2018

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SASC NDAA Mark Reintroduces Push For DoD Cyber Warfare Policy

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) mark of the latest defense spending bill reintroduces the push for the Pentagon to develop the first ever cyber warfare policy after last year’s version failed to result in a new plan.SASC’s FY '19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) mark, approved Thursday by a 25-2 vote, includes provisions for the Secretary of Defense to develop a cyber plan that includes greater authorities to carry out offensive operations and improve responses following digital threats to…

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Warren And Sheehy Renew Call for “Right to Repair” In NDAA

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Timothy Sheehy (R-Mont.), two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), are renewing their call for “Right to Repair” language in the National […]

HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy

The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy draft bill aims to restrict the Navy’s use of unmanned surface vessels (USV) until it decides on key factors […]

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Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

A draft defense policy bill released this week says the Army is fielding counter-drone capabilities for defense of fixed sites and maneuver forces but suggests that troops at the lowest […]

Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) wants a closer look at the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) effort, citing support for the development program while expressing caution to avoid […]