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Senate Homeland Security Panel Approves Cyber Incident Response, Drone Security Bills

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, May 12th, 2021

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Senate Homeland Security Panel Approves Cyber Incident Response, Drone Security Bills

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday approved a slew of bipartisan bills aimed at bolstering the nation’s cybersecurity posture, prohibiting federal purchases of drones from certain countries, and safeguarding U.S. innovation and privacy protections related to the procurement of systems enabled by artificial intelligence. The Cyber Response and Recovery Act (S. 1316), which advanced on a voice vote, would authorize a $20 million fund and enable the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…

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 […]