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Air Force

Young Creating Director-Level Position In OSD AT&L For Space and Intelligence

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Monday, June 9th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford The Pentagon's acquisition chief said he is creating a director level-position for space and intelligence capabilities in his office to ensure "corporate-level oversight" of such systems including satellites. After a string of problems with space programs, Pentagon undersecretary for acquisition, technology, and logistics (USD AT&L) John Young last week indicated he planned to sign a memo creating the new position in OSD AT&L. The responsibilities for the new role are expected to be pulled from areas including…

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

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Congress

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Congress

With $1.5 Trillion Request, Army, Air Force, Navy’s Unfunded Lists Focus Solely On MILCON Projects

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Unmanned Systems

Bipartisan House Bill Would Give National Guard To Counter-Drone Authorities

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