Cybersecurity Bills & DoD Budget Readied
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The White House supports two cybersecurity bills expected to pass the House this week, but expressed reservations at the scope of liability protections. The Hill reports, the administration’s support may help cybersecurity measures pass the Senate.
The autonomous aerial refueling of the unmanned X-47B aircraft tested out of NAS Patuxent River succeeded April 22 using the probe-and-drogue method, reports CNN.
Breaking Defense breaks down the Pentagon 2016 budget Congress releases this week. Expect an overhaul of the military retirement system, no changes to the health insurance or commissaries, but an end to the 20-year or nothing policy, reports Military.com
The Aviationist has action video of Russian warplanes in Kaliningrad.
Popular Science has recently released video of an unmanned sea craft’s sea-trial at the United Arab Emirates International Defense Expo and marketed for patrolling harbors or yachts.
Zacks offers investment advice in preparation for the upcoming 3D Printing industry boon.
Nuclear protest is the suspected purpose behind a small and slightly radioactive drone landing on the office roof of the Japanese prime minister. International Business Times has video.
A 2008 graduate of the Naval Academy, who kept his pitching arm in shape on a carrier flight deck, is called up from the minors to join the St. Louis Cardinals, reports Navy Times.
In its popular 5 Things You Don’t Know video series, Military.com offers 5 Things You Don’t Know … About Rations.
Biological clocks are set by the color of light, not its brightness, the International Business Time reports on researchers latest findings.
