Senators introduce bill to speed acquisition of EW capabilities

By Jordana Mishory / February 4, 2016 at 3:36 PM
A bipartisan pair of senators have introduced a bill to help the Pentagon develop electronic-warfare technology as other nations are enhancing their capabilities in ways that narrow the United States' competitive edge. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Electronic Warfare Enhancement Act on Feb. 4 with an aim to help the Defense Department "cut through acquisition red tape and provide more funding flexibility," according to a statement released from Kirk's office. The bill intends to enable...

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