04/21/2013
https://www.congress.gov...
"The Air Force has proposed an efficiency initiative to adopt a new method for acquiring satellites called Evolutionary Acquisition for Space Efficiency (EASE)."
"We must ensure that the taxpayers' money is spent wisely and that capabilities are delivered without delay or extra expense."
"The Air Force is dependent and required to provide the entire support now that NASA has reduced its play."
"DOD is reviewing its hedge strategy, including ensuring a sufficient hedge to a potential delay to the SM-3 IIB interceptor."