Esper Charts Course for Future Navy Fleet
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper outlined plans to build a Navy fleet consisting of over 500 manned and unmanned ships by 2045. The planned fleet features a larger submarine component, …
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Navigating the DoD Acquisition Budget During Uncertain Times
Massive federal deficits, exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis, have raised serious questions about the future of U.S. defense spending. Even before the pandemic hit the U.S., the Pentagon’s $705.4 …
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Senate Bill Addresses Pacific Deterrence, Legacy Aircraft Retirements, and GPS Interference
The Senate Armed Services Committee passed its version of the FY21 defense authorization bill on June 10 by a vote of 25-2. The legislation authorizes $740.5 billion in defense spending …
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House Armed Services Committee Schedules Defense Policy Bill Markup July 1
The House Armed Services Committee announced its markup schedule for the FY21 defense authorization bill. The full committee markup is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1. The Subcommittee on Intelligence and …
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U.S. Air Force Awards $950 Million for Advanced Battle Management System Development
The U.S. Air Force has awarded development contracts to 28 vendors for its Advanced Battle Management System that could be worth $950 million over five years. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts allow …
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Marine Corps Seeks Information on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The U.S. Marine Corps has issued a Request for Information for a counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS). The RFI states that the service may procure from six to 10 systems. The …
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Senate Armed Services Committee Announces Budget Markup Schedule
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has announced its schedule for marking up the Pentagon’s FY21 budget request, which was released back in February. The full committee markup will take …
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U.S. Follows Through on Open Skies Treaty Withdrawal
The White House has announced the U.S. withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty. The decision initiates a six-month buffer period before a formal exit takes place. The Open Skies Treaty …
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Canada Delays Fighter Jet Bid Deadline to July
The Canadian government has delayed the bid deadline for its CF-18 fighter replacement program by one month. The move extends the deadline for accepting bids to July 31, 2020. Bids …
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U.S. Army Delays Missile Defense Network Test Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The U.S. Army has delayed an air and missile defense network test due to COVID-19 concerns, Breaking Defense reports. Troops preparing to run a Limited User Test of the service’s …
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