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Rep. Forbes Asks Navy to Ensure UCLASS Is a ‘Warfighting’ Platform Worthy of Investment

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, February 20th, 2014

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As the Navy prepares to release its draft request for proposals for the Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) system, Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) wrote to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus to ensure the program places an emphasis on the “strike” half of its mission and includes capabilities that make it worth the investment. Forbes, the chairman of the House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee, wrote in his Feb. 18 letter that, “understanding that a [draft RFP] is…

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 […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]