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Budget

Short-Term CR Would Impact Three Key Modernization Programs, Pentagon Says

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, September 20th, 2019

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Short-Term CR Would Impact Three Key Modernization Programs, Pentagon Says

The Pentagon has said a likely short-term continuing resolution to start fiscal year 2020 would impact and delay three major modernization programs, including hypersonic weapon development and the purchase of new Navy and Marine Corps training helicopters. Jonathan Hoffman, the Pentagon spokesman, told reporters on Thursday a short CR would have impacts that are manageable, while noting that Defense Secretary Mark Esper continues to dialogue with lawmakers to avoid a months-long process that would cause significant delays to readiness and…

Congress

SASC’s FY ‘27 NDAA Sticks With Army’s Plan For Legacy Aviation Procurement Cuts

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Congress

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Congress

House Appropriators Unveil $1.07 Trillion FY ‘27 Defense Bill, Restore Funds For E-7, Army Aviation

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Congress

MOSA Implementation By Pentagon Lagging, GAO Official Says

While the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) has been a requirement for major defense acquisition programs since January 2019 and other Defense Department acquisitions since January 2021, few programs are […]