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Air Force Successfully Test Launches Minuteman III ICBM

Thu, 23 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

The Air Force successfully test launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM yesterday from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., according to the service. The Air Force test launches a Minuteman III ICBM in September 2010. Photo: Air Force. The purpose of the launch was to...

Air Force WGS-5 Launch Set For Today

Thu, 23 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

The Air Force is planning to launch its fifth Wideband Global Satcom satellite (WGS-5) today, according to United Launch Alliance (ULA), which is providing the launch vehicle. A release from ULA said the 30-minute launch window will open at 8:27...

HASC Emerging Threats Subcommittee Approves Proposed Bill

Thu, 23 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

A key House panel yesterday approved proposed legislation that would restrict a certain amount of funds available for Air Force logistics information technology (IT) programs until the service submits a modernization strategy. Rep. Mac Thornberry...

Dems Will Challenge DoD's MEADS Funding Likely In Full HASC Markup, Sanchez Says

Thu, 23 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) said yesterday the Democrats will soon put forward an amendment during the fiscal year 2014 defense authorization bill process challenging the Defense Department’s funding of the final leg of the Medium Extended Air...

Navy's Triton Takes First Flight

Thu, 23 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

The Navy’s MQ-4C Triton, a variant of the Air Force’s Global Hawk, took its maiden flight on Wednesday, the first of a series of tests to validate the aircraft designed for intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance before it heads into...

HASC Panel Again Moves To Block Air Force From Retiring Global Hawk Block 30s

Thu, 23 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

A key House panel is once again proposing to prevent the Air Force from using funds to retire its fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The House Armed Services Committee Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee yesterday...

House Appropriators Approve $38.9 Billion For DHS in FY '14

Thu, 23 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

The House Appropriations Committee (HAC) yesterday marked up a $38.9 billion spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in FY ’14 with increases proposed for the acquisition accounts of the Coast Guard and the Air and Marine Office of...

Intellectual Property Commission Warns Of Chinese Espionage, Calls For Stronger Response

Thu, 23 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

The independent Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property released a report Wednesday detailing the scope of intellectual property (IP) theft, the role of the Chinese and more active ways for the United States to respond. “If less...

Tuesday's Minuteman III ICBM Test Delayed Until Today

Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

An operational test launch of a Minuteman III ICBM originally scheduled for Tuesday has been delayed until today due to a “range safety instrumentation” issue at launch site Vandenberg AFB, Calif., according to the Air Force. The Air Force test...

Lockheed Martin Hits Milestone For Missile Defense Training

Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

Lockheed Martin [LMT] yesterday said its Missile Defense National Team successfully completed the preliminary design review for a major upgrade to the training component of the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) system, the hub of...

Ricardo Successfully Administers First FANG Challenge

Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

Ricardo Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Ricardo plc, yesterday said it successfully administered the Fast Adaptable Next-Generation Ground Vehicle (FANG) Mobility/Drivetrain Challenge for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the first of...

Strategic Forces Panel Wants Assessment of MEADS Tech After Test

Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

After a contentious period when congressional committees tried to kill the final stage of the tri-national Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) panel wants an assessment of what technologies the Army wants for...

Mass. Senators Urge Protection of WIN-T, HMS from Further Cuts

Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

Massachusetts Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and William Cowan join their House colleagues in support of Army modernization programs, specifically the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) and the Handheld, Manpack, Small Form Fit (HMS)...

House Defense Panel Proposes Air Force Create EELV Evaluation Plan

Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

A key House panel is proposing requiring the Air Force to create and implement a plan to ensure the fair evaluation of contractors competing for Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) contracts, an important Air Force program to assure government access to...

Northrop Grumman Promotes Embedded Cybersecurity

Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

Northrop Grumman’s [NOC] cybersecurity strategy has focused on embedding cyber protections into its products during their development phases, company officials said yesterday. “The value of embedded cyber means that it allows our customers to...

HASC Subcommittee Proposes Restricting Air Force Logistics IT Program Funds Until Study

Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

A key House panel is proposing to restrict a certain amount of funds available for Air Force logistics Information Technology (IT) programs until the service submits a modernization strategy after the failure of the $1 billion Expeditionary Combat Support...

Coast Guard Reveals New Strategy For Arctic

Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

The Coast Guard’s new strategy for developing a more expanded and persistent presence in the Arctic region will require improving navigation and communication systems, and will also be largely centered around some of the new capabilities presented by...

Senate Panel Approves Amendment Calling For Biometric Air Exit System

Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday approved an amendment that calls for establishing a biometric-based exit system at the nation’s airports with the highest volume of international air travel. The amendment, introduced by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah)...

Minuteman III ICBM Test Launch Set For Today

Tue, 21 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

The Air Force is set to test launch today a Minuteman III ICBM between 6:01 and 12:01 p.m. EST from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., according to the service. The Air Force test launches a Minuteman III ICBM in September 2010. Photo: Air...

Air Force Pushes WGS-5 Launch To Thursday

Tue, 21 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT

The Air Force has pushed the launch of its fifth Wideband Global Satcom satellite (WGS-5) to Thursday, according to United Launch Alliance (ULA), which is providing the launch vehicle. Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) satellites. Photo: Air Force...