DOD Adds Air Force Money, Delays Laser
Published: Sat Jan 7th, 2006Source: www.military.com
In a last-minute move before the fiscal year 2007 defense budget is “locked,” Pentagon officials have approved a plan that will add $1.1 billion to Air Force accounts over the next six years, according to budget documents. The plan would add funds for anticipated fuel costs and work on the joint Single Integrated Air Picture program, while also stating delays are afoot for the Airborne Laser initiative, according to program budget decision 723.
Additionally, the internal Pentagon budget missive shifts funds for an effort aimed at upgrading C-130 airlifter avionics systems and adds $66.3 million to Air Force accounts over fiscal years 2007 and 2008 to fund the Pentagon’s portion of a new program to equip NATO-operated AWACS aircraft with an advanced infrared countermeasure system.
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