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Pentagon

Selva Says Nuclear Deterrent Modernization Is DoD’s Top Priority, B-21 Passes PDR

Pat Host

Wednesday, March 8th, 2017

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Selva Says Nuclear Deterrent Modernization Is DoD’s Top Priority, B-21 Passes PDR

Not only is modernizing and recapitalizing the nuclear deterrent the Pentagon’s top priority, but modernizing the system’s command and control (C2) capabilities is another prerogative, according to officials.The Defense Department's nuclear deterrent is composed of a number of parts, including ICBMs, bombers, ballistic missile submarines and the C2 system that binds them together. Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Air Force Gen. Paul Selva said Wednesday a number of decisions over the past decade to defer modernization in favor of other priorities…

Congress

House Sends Dec. 11 CR With Ship Construction Funds To Trump’s Desk For Final Signature

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Missile Defense

Guetlein On Golden Dome: ‘We Cannot Protect This Nation And Bankrupt It At The Same Time’

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Missile Defense

Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus

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Space

Space Force PAE For Infrastructure Completing Move To Colorado Springs

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