Aerospace Group:

Navy/USMC

SSBN(X) Coping With Sequestration

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

SHARE:

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.--The Ohio-class replacement program has been working through multiple levels, from the nuclear reactors to the strategic systems and construction of the ships, to mitigate the impact of sequestration and stay on schedule, the Navy's program manager for the SSBN(X) said yesterday. Capt. Bill Brougham said he believes the construction start of the first ship of the next generation of ballistic missile submarines will remain on track for 2021, despite the across the board budget cuts that took…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

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 […]