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Air Force

With Senators’ Tanker Fears Calmed, Carter To Take AT&L Reins Today

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Monday, April 27th, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford Former Harvard University professor Ashton Carter is due to start work today as the Pentagon's acquisition czar, after lawmakers dropped their opposition last week upon receiving assurances on how the Pentagon wants to conduct the Air Force tanker competition. Carter will assume the under secretary for acquisition, technology, and logistics (AT&L) post from John Young, a Bush administration holdover. A Pentagon spokesman said last Friday Carter will be sworn in this morning. "Dr. Carter is the right…

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 […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]