The Senate Armed Services Committee voted Tuesday to approve the nomination of Frank Kendall III as defense undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics, Military Times reports.
Kendall has served in this capacity in an acting role since Ashton Carter was promoted to the deputy secretary post.
He also has served as principal deputy undersecretary for acquisition and technology for two years.
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