Defense Authorization Bill enters conference phase

Article Abstract:

The Senate and House of Representative are harmonizing their respective versions of the 1999 Defense Authorization Bill. The Senate version of the bill approved $273 billion while the House authorized $270.4 billion. Both versions of the bill approved Comanche helicopter development beyond the $368 million requested. The Senate added $24 million while the House added $62 million to the Comanche program. The Senate approved the $313 million requested for the Crusader artillery system but the House reduced it by $60 million. The Senate and the House are unanimous in approving a 3.6% military pay increase.

Government domestic functions, Legislative Bodies, US House of Representatives, US Senate, Article

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Defense secretary questions military benefits package

Article Abstract:

A military benefits bill passed by the Senate that set higher pay raises of 4.8% for FY 2000 and 3.9% annually through 2004 has been questioned by Defense Sec William S Cohen. The administration has proposed lower rates of 4.4% and 3.6% respectively for the given time periods. The Senate bill will entail additional costs of $7 to $11 billion over the administration proposal. At a meeting with the Senate Budget Committee, Cohen said that Congress may not be willing to shoulder the additional expense.

National Security, Defense Administration & Finance

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Nuclear-Biological-Chemical (NBC) defense systems

Article Abstract:

Radiac is type of contamination avoidance system that helps soldiers and commanders to fight effectively and survive on the nuclear battlefield. The features of Chemical Detection, Biological Detection and Nuclear-Biological-Chemical Protection systems are discussed.

Usage, Nuclear warfare, Weapons systems

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