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Lawmakers Push Biden To Create New Maritime Coordinator

Wednesday, January 31st, 2024

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Lawmakers Push Biden To Create New Maritime Coordinator

A group of 19 lawmakers from both congressional parties have asked President Joe Biden to create a new “interagency maritime policy coordinator” position to organize American maritime and seapower policy. In a Jan. 29 letter, lawmakers argued the U.S. “has failed to give proper attention to the elements of our national sea power” just as China is expanding its strategic sea-based influence. They want this new coordinator to also help influence industrial base resource decisions across the military and commercial…

Congress

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

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SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

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Army

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

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Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

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