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Monday, April 19th, 2010

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Cyber Caution. National Security Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander, President Barack Obama's nominee to head the new Cyber Command, has had his long-stalled SASC confirmation hearing. Committee chairman Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) says on April 15 the committee delayed the hearing because "careful scrutiny" of the new command was needed. He notes that while combatant commanders usually respond to attacks that affect their forces in theater, "responses…

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]