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USAF Investigation Into GPS IIF Launch Anomaly Delays Several Missions

Friday, November 16th, 2012

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The Air Force’s investigation into a launch anomaly during the Oct. 4 GPS IIF satellite liftoff is delaying several missions. Air Force spokeswoman Jennifer Green-Lanchoney said Wednesday the Orbital Test Vehicle-3 (OTV-3), NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-K (TDRS-K) and Wideband Global Satellite-5 (WGS-5) missions have been pushed back. Green-Lanchoney said missions after WGS-5 are under review pending the results of the investigation. Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) chief Gen. William Shelton Oct. 11 ordered an Accident Investigation Board (AIB)…

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 […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]

Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

After lawmakers decided against including major “right to repair” reforms in the latest defense policy bill, a senior Army official has said the service is continuing its push for authorities […]

Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]