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Homeland Security

NavSea Plans Limited Competition for CREW 3.1 Systems

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Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

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The Naval Sea Systems Command plans to conduct a limited competition between ITT Corp. [ITT], Northrop Grumman [NOC], and Sierra Nevada Corp. to procure 200 Dismounted Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) 3.1 systems, and long lead time material with an option for up to 2,300 additional systems. All three companies previously received contracts to the production, test and evaluation of Dismounted Crew 3.1 Systems. A Request for Proposal is expected to be issued during the fourth quarter…

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]