Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
This Monday INSIDER Daily Digest has news on the cybersecurity provisions in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act and more.
The Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act has a host of cybersecurity provisions in it:
NDAA enactment starts countdown for new batch of cyber reports from DOD, DHS
President Biden's signature on the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act starts the clock on cyber-related reports, strategies and pilot programs from the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security on issues ranging from collaboration with the private sector to shoring up the security of industrial control systems, supply chains and state and local governments.
The Army says a new engine will significantly improve Apache helicopter performance:
Boeing contract furthers push for new Apache engine
Boeing will conduct testing and engineering of GE's T901 engine for Army Apache helicopters, after the contractor was awarded a $240 million contract late last year.
Middle Eastern countries should have a "common maritime picture" between nations, according to retired Vice Adm. Kevin Donegan, former commander of the Navy's 5th Fleet:
Donegan: Maritime coalitions necessary to re-establish deterrence in Mideast
The future of maritime security in the Middle East relies on coalition efforts between nations, according to a retired Navy official.
None of the Army's currently fielded surface-to-surface artillery or missiles can reach close to 1,000 miles:
Army to test cannon with 1,180-mile range in FY-24
The Army plans to shoot artillery rounds 1,180 miles over the Pacific Ocean in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to test a next-generation cannon, according to a recently filed environmental notice.
The FY-22 NDAA requires the defense secretary by March 2023 to establish a new framework for assessing the suitability of the U.S. military's existing major weapon system inventory for potential future combat operations:
DOD required to conduct major review of $2 trillion weapons portfolio over next year
The Pentagon must conduct a new review over the next year that could reshape the U.S. military's $2 trillion roster of current weapon system acquisition projects by identifying programs for divestiture that are not keeping pace with emerging threats.