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Army

Saudi Arabia Requests $4 Billion For National Guard Modernization Continuation

Monday, June 24th, 2013

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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said Thursday it notified Congress of a potential foreign military sale (FMS) to Saudi Arabia for the continuation of a Saudi National Guard modernization effort worth $4 billion. The continuation of a United States-supported effort to modernize the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) would include: SANG operation, support and equipment and modernization program support, personnel training and training equipment, transportation and repair. DSCA says the continuation of services under the SANG modernization program is…

Congress

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 […]

Congress

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 […]