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White House Objects To Cyber Command Move In House Version Of FY ’17 Defense Authorization Bill

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

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White House Objects To Cyber Command Move In House Version Of FY ’17 Defense Authorization Bill

The White House objected to many provisions in the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (H.R. 4909), including moving Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) up to a unified combatant command, the administration said Monday.While the administration said it appreciates the House Armed Services Committee's support for the Defense Department’s cyber missions and forces, it “objects to statutorily requiring the establishment of a unified combatant command for cyber operations in section 911,” the White House said in…

Space

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

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

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

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

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 […]