Pentagon: More Drones Means Battery Strategy Update
With the use of military drones on the rise, so is the need to power them. The Pentagon is in the process of updating its strategy for how it sources and buys batteries, including the critical minerals the batteries require. Officials expect to have the plan addressing the battery challenges ready next year.
Carriers, Contractors & Civilians on Report’s Hit List
Despite a successful landing exercise aboard the Ford aircraft , a recent study of the DoD budget versus expanding global threats suggests the production be halted. Other suggestions include a 5 percent cut in the civilian workforce and 8,000 contractors.
Spending Bills Start Their Slog Through Congress
A dozen spending bills are filing out of committees, the Defense authorization bill will carry an array of proposals regarding military sexual assault. VA looks to be an early favorite with legislators.
