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Short-Term CR Would Impact Three Key Modernization Programs, Pentagon Says

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, September 20th, 2019

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Short-Term CR Would Impact Three Key Modernization Programs, Pentagon Says

The Pentagon has said a likely short-term continuing resolution to start fiscal year 2020 would impact and delay three major modernization programs, including hypersonic weapon development and the purchase of new Navy and Marine Corps training helicopters. Jonathan Hoffman, the Pentagon spokesman, told reporters on Thursday a short CR would have impacts that are manageable, while noting that Defense Secretary Mark Esper continues to dialogue with lawmakers to avoid a months-long process that would cause significant delays to readiness and…

Congress

With $1.5 Trillion Request, Army, Air Force, Navy’s Unfunded Lists Focus Solely On MILCON Projects

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Unmanned Systems

Bipartisan House Bill Would Give National Guard To Counter-Drone Authorities

Seeking to close gaps that may arise between state and local law enforcers in different jurisdictions, a bipartisan contingent of House members this week introduced a bill that would allow […]

Congress

Munitions Fired Represent Most of $25 Billion Spent By Pentagon on Iran War So Far

Munitions fired in the two-month old “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran represent most of the $25 billion cost the Pentagon has incurred thus far in the conflict, the acting Defense […]

Congress

Slotkin: Pentagon Should Use Anthropic’s Mythos To Spot Cyber Security Gaps

The Pentagon should be using Anthropic‘s recently announced Mythos artificial intelligence model to spot gaps in cyber security, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) said on Tuesda. “I think the thing that […]