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Air Force Affirms Alcohol-To-Jet Biofuel In Feasibility Demo As Viable Alternative

Friday, January 25th, 2013

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The Air Force affirmed last summer in an initial feasibility demonstration the Alcohol-To-Jet (ATJ) biofuel is a viable alternative to power the service’s aircraft, according to the head of the Air Force’s alternative fuels efforts. The November reports from the demonstration are not releasable to the public, but Air Force Alternative Fuel Certification Division (AFCD) chief Jeff Braun discussed the results with Defense Daily yesterday. Braun said the AFCD’s recently completed feasibility demonstration of ATJ in an A-10 fighter jet…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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Space

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Congress

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

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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 […]