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Strategic Forces Panel Wants Assessment of MEADS Tech After Test

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

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After a contentious period when congressional committees tried to kill the final stage of the tri-national Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) panel wants an assessment of what technologies the Army wants for its future plans. HASC yesterday released legislative language the Strategic Forces panel is expected to consider today at the defense-authorization markup. “The committee is aware that one of the frequent justifications for completion of the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS)…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

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Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]