Defense Secretary James Mattis and Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have told House Armed Services Committee members that the two-year budget agreement passed by Congress supports National Defense Strategy implementation efforts, DoD News reported Thursday.
Both officials also testified on a fiscal 2019 defense budget request during an HASC hearing that was held Thursday.
“This budget funds systems to enhance communications and resiliency in space,†Mattis, a 2018 Wash100 recipient, told committee members.
He added the department will prioritize efforts to accelerate the delivery, continuous adaptation of technology platforms.
Dunford, also a 2018 Wash100 recipient, said he believes the U.S. military can “defend the homeland, meet our alliance commitments and prevail in any conflict.â€
The JCS chair added he believes the federal government should invest in a full range of systems to deter foreign threats.