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A News Roundup for the Week Ahead It's Detectable. Until It's Not. Presented by Northrop Grumman We revolutionized long range strike with the B-2. Now, we're Defining Possible again with B-21 Raider. Drawing on decades of stealth expertise, we've created a platform ready to dominate the battlefields of tomorrow. Learn More. Block 4 Software Issues Could Cause F-35 Capability Delays, Costly Retrofits By Theresa Hitchens; Friday, March 19, 2021 3:44 PM "The biggest potential challenge is that these modernization elements don't reach the warfighter as quickly as they'd hoped," one expert said.   New Pentagon No. 2 Hits China In First Speech As Tensions Rise By Paul McLeary; Friday, March 19, 2021 2:05 PM Beijing represents "a threat to regional peace and stability, and to the rules based international order on which our security and prosperity, and those of our allies, depend," Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said   Army Outlines Ambitious Schedule For Robots, Armor By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.; Friday, March 19, 2021 1:24 PM The Army is testing the MPF light tank; evaluating concepts for the OMFV troop carrier; preparing for major tests of high-tech Robotic Combat Vehicles and workhorse Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles in 2022; and will test a full battalion of 18 ERCA howitzers in 2023.   Who's Who in Defense: Tom Cotton, Ranking Member, SASC's Subcommittee on Airland By Catherine Macaulay; Friday, March 19, 2021 12:44 PM Ranking Member, SASC's Subcommittee on Airland Senator Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas   Responsibilities As former chair of SASC's Airland Subcommittee, Cotton brings direct experience to his new role as Ranking Republican of the 12-member panel responsible for Army, Air Force, National Guard and Reserve planning and operations policy and programs, not including special operations, space and…   Drones Vs. Drones: Lockheed MORFIUS Uses Microwaves To Kill Swarms By Kelsey Atherton; Friday, March 19, 2021 9:48 AM Crucial to the promise of MORFIUS is its ability to zap many drones at once in mid-air, far from the friendly vehicles, buildings, or people actively being defended.   Special Ops Aren't A Substitute For Strategy By Stewart Parker; Friday, March 19, 2021 9:08 AM Overused and overstretched in the "global war on terror" since 9/11, Special Operations Forces need Biden to give them a break so they can refocus on Russia, China, and the "grey zone."   Top Lawmaker: Army Budget Needs 'Not Even Close' to Navy, Air Force By Paul McLeary; Thursday, March 18, 2021 5:57 PM Rep. Joe Courtney's comments on on the heels of other lawmakers and military officials pushing for the Navy to get a larger slice of the 2022 defense budget   A 'Wake-Up Call' For Defense IT, Coms Supply Chains: ODNI By Brad D. Williams; Thursday, March 18, 2021 4:57 PM Corell spoke on information and communications tech (ICT) supply chain risks on the same day DARPA and Intel announced a three-year partnership to develop and domestically manufacture new semiconductors for DoD applications.   Who's Who in Defense: Tammy Duckworth, Chairwoman, SASC's Subcommittee on Airland By Catherine Macaulay; Thursday, March 18, 2021 4:25 PM Chairwoman, SASC's Subcommittee on Airland Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois   Responsibilities  Duckworth's appointment as Chair of SASC's Airland Subcommittee comes on the heels of a new ruling by the Democratic caucus to distribute authority evenly across the SASC while extending leadership opportunities to junior senators on Senate subpanels. A member of SASC since 2019, the…   Army Rushes To Deploy Anti-Jam GPS Alternative For Armored Force By Theresa Hitchens; Thursday, March 18, 2021 3:26 PM Rather than wait for a much-delayed Air Force system, the Army's plan is to deploy Generation 1 of its new receiver this year, starting with the 2nd Calvary Regiment, the 1st Armored Division, and the 1st Infantry Division.   Will Biden Curb Trump-Era Surge In Arms Sales? By Arie Egozi; Thursday, March 18, 2021 3:14 PM US arms exports grew 15 percent, to more than a third of the global market, driven largely by a surge in Mideastern buying – but Biden is reviewing major sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.   Pathfinder: Life Without The CAC? By Barry Rosenberg; Thursday, March 18, 2021 2:10 PM [Sponsored] The New York Air National Guard is introducing better high-assurance network authentication – and DoD can too, for its growing telework force.   Army Soldier Tech Team Seeks Hill's Trust After Cuts By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.; Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:26 PM After skeptical staffers slammed the IVAS targeting goggles, the Army generals responsible have been emphasizing their solicitousness towards Congress.   Lebanon: Donated Helicopters Highlight Close, Continuing US Ties By Chyrine Mezher; Thursday, March 18, 2021 8:00 AM The US just gave the Lebanese Army three Huey II multi-mission helicopters and will also donate six brand new MD-530 light scout attack choppers.   Air Force Culls ABMS Experiment After Budget Cut By Theresa Hitchens; Wednesday, March 17, 2021 3:09 PM The sixth ABMS onramp "was going to be in partnership with Australia, and allies and partners, in the Pacific Rim," Air Force Chief Architect Preston Dunlap said, but "just due to the budget constraints, we had to pull the plug on that."   Breaking Defense 611 Broadway • New York, New York • 10012 unsubscribe