The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) recommends reducing the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) fiscal year 2014 budget request by $100 million, or 3.5 percent. The committee in its FY ’14 defense authorization report cites the current fiscal environment of budget tightening across the federal government, “some lingering questions” about DARPA’s ability to fully execute all its funding in a timely fashion and concerns over certain programs as the basis for the proposed reduction. President Barack Obama’s FY ’14…
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U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]
Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]
Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage
The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]