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In a critical time for enhancing our military readiness and defense industrial base, the annual unfunded priority lists (UPL's) reach a near record high $29.4 billion. UPL's published by the services, combatant commands, and a few other defense agencies include: - $7.4 billion for Military Construction and Facilities Maintenance - $3 billion for aircraft-related procurement, including funds to buy 14 additional aircraft - $4.6 billion for Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation - $2.3 billion for munitions procurement Also interesting are items NOT named as UPL's and therefore not on any list: "The Navy's most interesting item was what was not on its list: a submarine. The Navy cut a submarine in PB25, breaking from the plan to procure two attack submarines per year. It did not even hint that Congress should add the submarine back. This is likely a result of reported shipbuilding delays." Although not particularly popular with either the Pentagon or the White House, and some defense skeptics that never met any defense spending they could like, even unfunded, UPL's are an important wishlist and overview of priorities from the users within DoD. #defensebudget #defenseindustry https://lnkd.in/d8uM7ZqU

As a leading force in innovation, Apogee is a key ally for government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), burdened by red tape and bureaucracy. In response to the challenges outlined by the Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption, led by former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and past Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, Apogee is dedicated to streamlined processes. Our mission is clear: to offer dynamic solutions, empowering government agencies like the DoD to swiftly integrate cutting-edge technologies and stay agile in the face of evolving defense challenges. Learn more about Apogee: https://buff.ly/42noKHk Source: https://buff.ly/3SE80YZ #Innovation #Government #Defense #ApogeeInsights #LifeAtApogee

President Xi Jinping, ... who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, ... said that establishing the Information Support Force is a major decision by the CPC Central Committee and the CMC, aiming to build a strong PLA, and a strategic step in establishing a new structure of services and improving the military system with Chinese characteristics. 'This is of profound and far-reaching significance to the modernization of national defense and the armed forces and to the military's fulfillment of its missions and tasks in the new era,' President Xi said. 'The Information Support Force is a brand-new strategic branch of the PLA and a key pillar of the integrated development and use of the network information system. It plays an important role and bears great responsibility in promoting the PLA's high-quality development and the ability to fight and win in modern warfare.' The President ordered that the new force must be absolutely loyal to the Party. He stressed that the unit must focus on its core task of using information assets to support combat operations. It must maintain information flow, integrate information resources, protect information security and must integrate deeply into the military's joint operation system. The commander-in-chief also urged the new force to boost innovation, strengthen coordination and integration among different systems, cooperate with other forces, and bolster the sharing of assets. It must form a network information system which can support modern combat operations and has Chinese characteristics, President Xi noted. According to a decision made by the CMC, the Information Support Force is directly led by the CMC, and the official designation of the Strategic Support Force, which was founded in December 2015 to take charge of space, cyberspace and electronic warfare operations, is canceled. Meanwhile, the leadership and structures of the PLA Space Force and the PLA Cyberspace Force have been rearranged accordingly, said the CMC. ... Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry, told reporters at a news conference on Friday evening that with the latest overhaul, the PLA now has four services, namely the Ground Force, the Navy, the Air Force and the Rocket Force, and several sub-branches including the Space Force, the Cyberspace Force, the Information Support Force and the Joint Logistic Support Force." Zhao Lei, President, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi: Crucial role for new PLA force, ?????????? ??????????, 20 April 2024, https://lnkd.in/gVDwdNhT

Congress established the Commission on the National Defense Strategy to examine and make recommendations about the US National Defense Strategy. The Commission's report highlights that the US is currently facing its most challenging global environment with severe ramifications since the Cold War. Unfortunately, trends are worsening, not improving. The report emphasizes the need for an "integrated deterrence" that is not being practiced today. To address these challenges effectively, a comprehensive "all elements of national power" approach is essential to coordinate and leverage resources across various sectors. Additionally, the Commission suggests that Congress should rescind the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act spending caps. Instead, real growth for fiscal year 2025 defense and nondefense national security spending should be provided, falling within the range recommended by the 2018 NDS Commission. It is imperative to align resources cohesively across the Department of Defense, the executive branch, the private sector, civil society, and US allies and partners for a robust and effective national defense strategy.

FY 2025 Defense Appropriations Bill and Ensuring Adequate Funding for the U.S. Coast Guard The unanimous 28-0 Senate Appropriations Committee approval of the FY 2025 Defense Appropriations Bill is a critical step toward strengthening our national defense. With $852.2 billion allocated, this bill addresses inflation, modernizes equipment, and supports our service members. However, while the total defense-related spending exceeds $1.5 trillion, it’s crucial to acknowledge that the U.S. Coast Guard remains underfunded compared to its DoD counterparts, despite its vital role in maritime security. Investing adequately in the Coast Guard is imperative for holistic national defense. https://lnkd.in/eDjtJN-b. #Defense #CoastGuard #NationalSecurity #MilitarySpending

The original ideas for this post, arose over beverages, delicious food and extraordinary friends and colleagues, around a table at the wharf in Newport, RI. It is beyond humbling to be a colleague and friend, to those who are so intensely dedicated to our national security with cutting edge thinking. This article, along with other Narrative Strategies colleagues and other remarkable national security experts, with whom we have strong relationships, is our argument against the Pentagon's intended SOF/ Special Operations Forces budget and force cuts. I believe that no introduction is required, as that the article speaks for itself. I will only say that this is precisely the type of thinking our national defense structure requires, via cutting edge thinking, and absent the of influence from large, defense contracting entities. USSOCOM and their subordinate commands for which they are the umbrella organization, have the placement, access and experience to be parlayed into the success required for our nation. Our argument is sound on its merits, based on decades of expertise and our deeply held convictions regarding ours and our allies' national security. A special shoutout to our dear friends and dedicated patriots at Homeland Security Today Magazine https://lnkd.in/gfnF-tQQ

One thing I learned last week in Washington DC is how enormous the defense budget is- more than $800,000,000,000. At one time in history it was called the Department of War, but then it got changed to Department of Defense to sound a bit more friendly. Part of the reason that we spend a lot on defense is that there are companies that produce weapons and lobby congress to approve bigger defense budgets. I recall hearing that congress usually passes a bigger defense budget than what the Pentagon actually requests. Of course, there could be risks with reducing military spending, and a country needs to be able to protect the safety of its people. But there are also risks to having too many weapons. It creates a need to use them or sell or give them to others to use. What other cool things besides war could we do with 800 billion dollars? More fun facts about the pentagon: -it has five sides -unlike the square and the hexagon, it cannot tessellate a 2 dimensional surface - it can be used as the surfaces of a 3-dimensional object, the dodecahedron, one of the Platonic solids!

For nearly three decades, the Department of Defense has leveraged advancements in commercial technology for defense applications. Through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, the DoD can deliver advanced commercial technology to our armed service partners in less time and at a lower cost than traditional #defenseacquisition methods. Learn more about the benefits of #FARPart12: https://lnkd.in/e_7_gwba

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