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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 28th, 2016

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DHS S&T Issues BAA for Assured Timing for Critical InfrastructureThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate has issued a five-year Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for assured Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) related to critical infrastructure. S&T has identified the need for assured PNT as a programmatic goal and the initial work will focus on the timing portion of PNT services used throughout critical infrastructure. S&T seeks to assess the impact of timing disruption, corruption, or loss…

Congress

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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’

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