Defense
Defense kicks off satellite communications contract
Wide range of large and small businesses expected to compete to provide additional bandwidth to the military services.
Defense
More records behind no-bid contract sought by House committee
Oversight committee continues to probe $39 million no-bid contract Homeland Security awarded for electricity grid in New York City.
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Speaker calls for review of Air Force tanker contract
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., joined an increasing number of lawmakers expressing concern over contract.
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Pentagon: Cyberattacks appear to come from China
Intrusions are consistent with Chinese government policy, Pentagon says.
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Clinton supports bill to ban use of State Department private security contractors
Democratic presidential hopeful wants diplomatic security in Iraq and Afghanistan handled by federal personnel.
Defense
Congressman weighs options to undo refueling tanker contract
California Republican may use fiscal 2009 defense authorization bill to overturn Air Force decision to award multi-billion contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS.
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Federal coordinator for Gulf Coast recovery to step down
Donald Powell pushed for accountability and efficiency in rebuilding effort.
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Users continue to compromise federal computer networks, says tech community
Survey results predict significant growth in identity management to combat security weaknesses.
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OMB reports 60 percent increase in information security incidents
The news is “not necessarily a bad thing,” says administration’s top IT official.
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Northrop, EADS win Air Force tanker deal in upset
Boeing, which has been supplying refueling tankers for nearly 50 years, had been expected to win the deal.
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Agencies join forces to expedite supplies to troops
Partnership between Defense and General Services Administration aims to save money, time.
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Panel witnesses press for GAO audits of intelligence agencies
Scope and complexity of agencies have grown enormously since 9/11.
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House panel OKs tech funds to protect borders
Bill backing development of new technology for border patrol and maritime security draws rare bipartisan support.
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Guard expects recruiting funds to run out in April
Service relies heavily on supplemental appropriations to pay for recruiting and retention needs.
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DHS gives itself a ‘C’ for cybersecurity
OMB hints at new metrics for assessing agencies' vulnerability to computer attacks.
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High energy demands are compromising military operations, science board finds
Dependence on ‘fragile’ electric grid jeopardizes homeland defense, critical infrastructure.
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Appropriators skewer Army over contracting abuse
Senators also question officials on recruiting, care for soldiers and families.
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Air Force: More troops needed, despite planned cuts
Service officials submitted a list of 2009 budget needs including $385 million for additional forces.
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