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Senate OK’s Nakasone As Next Cyber Command, NSA Director

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

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The Senate has confirmed Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of Army Cyber Command, as the next head of U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency (NSA).Lawmakers approved Nakasone’s nomination by a voice vote April 24, and he will now lead the Department of Defense’s top cyber warfare and intelligence gathering units.Nakasone succeeds Adm. Mike Rogers, who announced his retirement earlier in 2018.Top Senate armed services and and intelligence committee members viewed Nakasone as a qualified choice for the position…

Budd And Shaheen Bill Would Authorize 329 F-15EX Fighters

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HASC’s Wittman Sees ‘Challenging’ Push For $350B In Reconciliation Funds, Wants Sustained Defense Increase

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Army Secretary Says “We Need To Over-Invest in FLRAA To Get It Online As Quickly As Possible”

Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee’s defense panel (HAC-D), said on Thursday that the Army’s budget plan beginning in fiscal 2027 has more than $2 billion […]

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Pentagon Fiscal 2027 Budget To Address Cannibalization Of Parts For F-35, Legislator Says

The Pentagon’s upcoming fiscal 2027 budget request will help reduce the cannibalization of parts for the F-35 fighter by Lockheed Martin [LMT], the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s […]