Rob Wittman: “This year's bill also fully funds the President's request…”

“It slashes red tape by creating new requirements processes to enable the Pentagon to actively seek existing technology solutions from industry rather than prescribing overly exquisite gold plated systems with burdensome requirements. This year's bill also fully funds the President's request for counter drone systems, improves force protection for drones at home and abroad. and codifies the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 responsible for coordinating all Department efforts to counter drones now and in the Future.” (00:38–00:46)

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