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Congress

It’s Official: Obama Nominates Kendall As Acquisition Chief

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

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President Barack Obama named Frank Kendall yesterday to formally take over as the Pentagon’s top official for acquisition, and nominated three others for senior defense positions. Kendall has been acting in the role of undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics since Ashton Carter vacated the post in October to become deputy defense secretary. The four nominees are subject to Senate confirmation. Kendall appears to face no opposition in the Senate with regard to his qualifications. “As far as…

Congress

Warren And Sheehy Renew Call for “Right to Repair” In NDAA

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Timothy Sheehy (R-Mont.), two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), are renewing their call for “Right to Repair” language in the National […]

HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy

The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy draft bill aims to restrict the Navy’s use of unmanned surface vessels (USV) until it decides on key factors […]

Congress

Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

A draft defense policy bill released this week says the Army is fielding counter-drone capabilities for defense of fixed sites and maneuver forces but suggests that troops at the lowest […]

Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) wants a closer look at the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) effort, citing support for the development program while expressing caution to avoid […]