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Homeland Security

General Atomics Nabs Potential $68M CBP Award for Predator Services

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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has awarded General Atomics a potential $67.6 million time and materials contract for operational and maintenance services in support of the agency's Predator unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). General Atomics' Aeronautical Systems Co. supplies the Predator UAS to CBP. CBP says the exact times and quantities of future deliveries are unknown so the contract has the flexibility to order services as needed. The agency also says it is unrealistic to anticipate costs with any degree of…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

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

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

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 […]