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Navy/USMC

Production Delay Won’t Affect First CANES Installation, Navy Says

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, November 26th, 2012

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The Navy remains on target for the first installment of its next generation ship-based tactical network despite a delay in reaching a decision to go into low-rate initial-production (LRIP), a spokeswoman said last week. The Navy had been expected to issue a Milestone C decision that includes (LRIP) for the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) in the early fall. But that timing was affected by budget squabbles on Capitol Hill that resulted in continuing resolutions in fiscals 2011…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

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 […]