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By Cal Biesecker

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

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Tech Developments

Knightscope's K7 robotic security vehicle is in development. Photo: Knightscope

Robotic Security Technology Developer Knightscope Opens Federal Initiative Knightscope, Inc., a developer of fully autonomous robots for security applications, has kicked off its federal government initiative with the engagement of C5 Business Development Innovations (C5BDI), a strategic planning, management and business development consulting firm that has expertise in non-traditional contracting. C5BDI also has experience briefing higher echelons of the Pentagon, intelligence community and military forces to help its clients pursue federal business opportunities. Knightscope, which is based in California, says…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

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. […]

Army

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 […]

Congress

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 […]