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Space
January 2021
Space Force Receives Fifth SBIRS Satellite
By Connie LeeThe U.S. Space Force has received the fifth satellite for its Space-Based Infrared System constellation. -
Navy News
January 2021
Navy Awards Contract for P-8A Poseidon Protection
The Navy recently awarded BAE systems a $4 million contract for a “quick turnaround” demonstration of a new radio frequency countermeasures system for the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the company announced in January. -
Army News
January 2021
JUST IN: Army Looking to Base More Operational Forces in Arctic Region
The U.S. Army wants to increase its presence in the Arctic by establishing an Arctic-capable brigade in the region, Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville said Jan. 20. -
Defense Department
January 2021
Viewpoint: Forecasting the New Administration’s Impact on Defense
By John C. JohnsonWith each administration change the specter of uncertainty raises its head: Will the defense budget stay the course? -
Army News
January 2021
Army Leaders Bracing for Budget Reductions
By Jon HarperThe Army is prepared to sacrifice near-term readiness for modernization if bleak budget forecasts come to pass, according to one senior official. -
Infotech
January 2021
Nation Should Invest in Electronics Critical Infrastructure
By Shawn Fetterolf and Irene LauThe National Defense Industrial Association’s relatively new Electronics Division has a clear interest in the CHIPS for America Act and the American Foundries Act, which are currently before Congress. -
Defense Contracting
January 2021
JUST IN: Air Force Acquisition Chief Concerned About Mid-Tier Industrial Base
The Air Force’s assistant secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics is concerned the acquisition of medium-sized companies by larger defense contractors will impact the competition market for future Air Force programs, Will Roper said Jan.14. -
Maritime Security
January 2021
SNA NEWS: Coast Guard Wants Budget ‘Booster Shot’
By Jon HarperThe Coast Guard needs a major injection of additional funding to keep pace with global challenges, the service’s commandant said Jan. 13. -
Industrial Base
January 2021
JUST IN: Pentagon Tackling Adversarial Capital with New Trusted Marketplace
The Pentagon recently launched what it calls a “trusted digital marketplace” that officials hope will deter adversarial investment in the defense industrial base, said the Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer Jan. 13. -
Training and Simulation
January 2021
SNA News: U.S. Must Bolster, Upgrade Training Facilities to Counter China
Countering the Chinese Community Party — which has become the greatest long-term strategic threat to global security in the 21st century — will require major investments and upgrades in training facilities for both the Joint Force and coalition partners, said the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Jan. 12.
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