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Nominee vows to improve counter‑UAS coordination; senators press acquisition and repair rights
Summary
Senators asked Dan Driscoll about countering small unmanned aircraft system incursions, accelerating directed-energy and other countermeasures, and acquisition reform including data rights and right-to-repair; Driscoll promised to pursue greater interagency coordination and to work with industry and the committee on procurement solutions.
Senators used the confirmation hearing to press Dan Driscoll on countering small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) incursions, acquisition reforms and data-rights issues that affect readiness and repair timelines.
Senator Tim Kaine asked about repeated small-UAS incursions at bases such as Langley and noted the Army is the Department of Defense executive agent for counter‑small‑UAS efforts. Kaine said the incidents at Langley occurred over 17 days and that the Pentagon has not provided clear answers; he asked what…
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