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Navy/USMCNavy Plans To Field 12 Hypersonic Missiles On Each Zumwalt Destroyer, Replacing Gun
The Navy is planning to replace the gun system on each Zumwalt-class (DDG-1000) destroyer with the capability to field up to 12 hypersonic weapons as a “compelling strike platform,” according […]
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ArmyArmy’s $4.4 Billion Unfunded Priorities List Calls For More JLTV, CH-47F Block II Funds
The Army has submitted a list of $4.4 billion in unfunded priorities for fiscal year 2022 to Congress, according to documents obtained by Defense Daily, to include requesting additional funds […]
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CongressCongressman Introduces Vulnerability Disclosure Bill For Contractors
Seeking to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of companies that do business with the federal government, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) this week introduced a bill requiring government contractors to create programs […]
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Business/FinancialAccenture Federal To Acquire Analytics Company Novetta
Accenture Federal Services on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire Novetta, adding work in the national security sector boosting its capabilities in advance analytics, cybersecurity and cloud engineering. Terms […]
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CongressMayorkas Says Budget Proposal Will Bolster Cyber Capabilities Of DHS Components
In addition to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the forthcoming fiscal year 2022 budget request will boost the cybersecurity capabilities of additional Department of Homeland Security components including […]
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Special OperationsSOCOM Official Details Bolstered Opportunities To Work With Small Businesses
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is looking to bolster partnerships with small businesses on a range of new capability initiatives, from next-generation mobility to human performance optimization, citing increasing opportunities […]
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Force MultipliersFelipe Fernandez, Fortinet
In this monthly column, Defense Daily highlights individuals from across the government, industry and academia whose efforts contribute daily to national defense, from the program managers to the human resource […]
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CyberLax Cybersecurity Practices Lead To Biden Directive Focused On Preventing Attacks
A spate of recent troubling network breaches show that the nation’s overall approach to cybersecurity is lacking and the nation needs to immediately put more emphasis on preventing cyber-attacks than […]
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ArmyArmy Taps Four Firms To Deliver New Conformal Wearable Battery Under $1.3 Billion Deal
The Army has selected four firms to compete for orders to deliver the new Conformal Wearable Battery under a potential nine-year, $1.3 billion deal, the Pentagon announced Wednesday evening. Bren-Tronics, […]
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ArmyLockheed Martin’s PrSM Missile Reaches 400 Kilometers In Farthest Flight Test To Date
Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Wednesday conducted the farthest test shot yet of the Army’s new Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), reaching a range of 400 kilometers during a demonstration at White […]
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