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A News Roundup for the Week Ahead Interoperable And Combat Proven Command & Control Presented by Parsons C2Core® advances mission effectiveness by enabling faster full-spectrum planning and integrating an actionable intelligence database that empowers combat capability in all-domain environments. Learn more. Key Senator, Congressman Praise Biden's Navy Nominee By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.; Friday, June 11, 2021 3:06 PM "Carlos Del Toro is an excellent selection to be the next Secretary of the Navy," declared Senate Armed Services chairman Jack Reed.   Northrop Delivers 1st SEWIP Block 3 Jammer To Navy By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.; Friday, June 11, 2021 2:46 PM The long-awaited jammer, a key defense against anti-ship missiles, will now enter land-based testing at Wallops Island, Va. But the Navy must do more, argues EW expert Bryan Clark.   Air Force To Set Up 3D Printed Supply Chain At Tinker AFB By Theresa Hitchens; Friday, June 11, 2021 1:46 PM "The ability to additively manufacture an aircraft engine part and gain military airworthiness is a significant step forward in growing the adoption of additive manufacturing in the Air Force," Nathan Parker, deputy program executive officer at RSO, said.   Supporting Australia To Deter China Helps America By Robbin Laird; Friday, June 11, 2021 1:37 PM   As the Biden administration focuses on ways to improve deterrence in the Pacific, reenforcing Australia's defense against China is a good place to start. Working closely with Australia now can send an important message to Beijing that political intimidation, backed by economic and military threats, is not in its long-term interest. For those not…   Machinists Union Presses F-35 Jobs Campaign On Capitol Hill By Theresa Hitchens; Friday, June 11, 2021 1:22 PM "We've been applying pressure to members of Congress to make sure that this program is adequately funded," Hasan Solomon, IAM's political and legislative director, said of the union's campaign to support the F-35.   'Hack The Army' Uncovers 238 Cyber Vulnerabilities By Brad D. Williams; Friday, June 11, 2021 6:01 AM "We cannot afford a 'next time we will do better' mentality," said one Defense Digital Service participant. "I strongly believe a proactive approach is critical, which means finding potential problems and addressing them before they are realized."   Milley, Austin Defend A-10, Global Hawk Retirements At SASC By Colin Clark; Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:41 PM "We've got to recognize and begin to shift toward a future operating environment and the changing character of war, and we must shift the capabilities that are going to be relevant, survivable and effective against a tier one adversary sometime in the future. This is a modest decrease in the number of A-10s I think it is an acceptable risk and I support the Air Force's recommendation," Gen. Milley said.   Lockheed Martin To Build Up To 139 F-35s This Year By Theresa Hitchens; Thursday, June 10, 2021 5:03 PM Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office are expected to need a six-month stop-gap contract before inking a deal for sustainment through 2023, company officials say.   'Systematically Attack' What Makes Cyber Attacks Possible: WH Cyber Director Nominee By Brad D. Williams; Thursday, June 10, 2021 2:54 PM "If the past year has taught us anything, it's the obligation we have as leaders to anticipate the unimaginable," CISA nominee Easterly said. "I believe as a nation we remain at great risk of a catastrophic cyberattack."   Who's Who in Defense: Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chief of Staff of the Air Force By Catherine Macaulay; Thursday, June 10, 2021 2:47 PM Confirmed as Air Force Chief of Staff in August 2020, Brown is the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the training, equipping, and organization of nearly 700,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces.   The Five Surprises In Pentagon's 2022 Budget By Mark Cancian; Thursday, June 10, 2021 11:27 AM Most observers had expected an increase in the Navy's shipbuilding accounts with this budget, especially after the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, said that, even as an Army general, he would support budget increases for the Navy and Air Force in light of the Chinese threat. But this budget decommissions 12 ships and buys relatively few replacements.   Sen. King Urges 'Reimagining Conflict' On Eve Of Cyber Nominees Hearing By Brad D. Williams; Wednesday, June 9, 2021 5:58 PM "Someone told me I was like Chicken Little, but I prefer Paul Revere," said Sen. King, who co-chaired the commission that recommended creating the national cyber director.   China Bill Doubles DARPA's Budget, Adds $52B For US Chips By Brad D. Williams; Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:05 PM "This is a strong start," Sen. Sasse said of the 2,400-page, $250 billion legislation designed to bolster the US in its competition with China.   SecDef Austin Takes Personal Charge of DoD China Policy With Classified Directive By Colin Clark; Wednesday, June 9, 2021 11:23 AM WASHINGTON: In a clear sign that China really is the Biden administration's tracking threat against which much of its strategy, budget and policy will be forged, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin today approved a classified directive ordering the military to shrink the gap between what it says and what it does regarding China. "The efforts I…   USG Should Beware Exaggerated Threat To GPS: RAND By Theresa Hitchens; Wednesday, June 9, 2021 10:40 AM "The risks are real but are not quite as bad as some have claimed in some of the hypothetical 'day without space' scenarios," says Secure World Foundation's Brian Weeden.   Breaking Defense 611 Broadway • New York, New York • 10012 unsubscribe