DoD
Senate approves coronavirus relief bill with $10.5 billion for Defense Department
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes $2.4 billion to shore up the defense industrial base
DoD increases progress payments to contractors to shore up cash-strapped suppliers
Pentagon spokesman: DoD is working to help increase cash flow to the defense industrial base.
DoD memo: Suppliers of critical products and services must stay on the job during pandemic
Ellen Lord memo: “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule."
Space Force, Air Force key tasks not being derailed by coronavirus
Goldfein: "We're still flying global mobility missions and conducting global space operations.”
DoD moving to telework, restricts access to the Pentagon, cancels events
Effective March 16, many DoD offices will shift to telework, although it will not be mandatory.
Pentagon report: DoD needs to test how satellites would perform under attack
DoD testing report: “We must thoroughly understand how our systems will perform in space."
GAO: DoD has no clear plan to acquire satellite-based wideband communications
DoD has not taken action to implement the Wideband AoA study recommendations, GAO said in a Dec. 19 report.
Defense intelligence report highlights Iran’s advances in space technology
The report titled ”Iran Military Power” is part of a Defense Intelligence Agency effort to inform government leaders and the public on major foreign military challenges.
Iridium lands seven-year, $738.5 million Defense Department contract
Iridium said Sept. 16 that the new seven-year, $738.5 million contract ensures continuity for voice, data, broadcast and other services to Defense Department and associated users.
Senate defense appropriators support DoD space request, propose ‘tactical responsive launch’ program
The SAC-D fully funded the $1.2 billion request for the National Security Space Launch program.
Esper affirms support for U.S. Space Command and for an independent Space Force
Esper: 'I’m excited for tomorrow’s activation of the United States Space Command.'
DoD acquisitions chief: Pentagon unlikely to change Air Force launch procurement strategy
Ellen Lord, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, said DoD supports Air Force plans for Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement.
Inhofe credits SASC for moving thousands of Pentagon nominations, expects more in September
In September, SASC plans to consider additional DoD civilian and military nominations.
DoD reports higher costs for National Security Space Launch program
NSSL costs over the entire life of the program increased 7.2% — from $57.2 billion to $61.3 billion.
In Senate hearing, Hyten denies accusations of sexual misconduct, receives powerful endorsements
SASC Chairman Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) said the committee conducted its own probe and concluded the allegations were “unproven.”
Defense nominee Mark Esper calls on Congress to provide ‘necessary resources’ to stand up Space Force
Esper told the SASC that, if confirmed, he intends to get involved in the Space Force legislative debate.
