Defense
How the Pentagon Nickel-and-Dimed Its Way Into Losing a Drone
The lion’s share of the U.S. drone fleet is easy prey for advanced air defenses. It didn’t have to be that way.
Defense
Elizabeth Warren Urges Pentagon To Provide Stricter Oversight Of Federal Contracting
Warren cited a report that found Pentagon officials do not always consider the safety records of companies when reviewing contracting bids.
Defense
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Failed to Ensure Proper Parts for F-35
Watchdog questions adherence to contracts and performance incentives for Defense’s largest buy.
Defense
Boeing Tankers Still Have Debris; Fix is ‘Months, Maybe Longer’ Away
But the Air Force is once again accepting aircraft so that new inspection processes can be brought to bear, acquisition chief Roper says.
Defense
Pentagon Gives Turkey a Deadline to Cancel S-400 Deal or Lose F-35
By July 31, says the ASecDef, Ankara must choose between the Russian S-400 or the U.S.-led JSF.
Defense
Defense Contractor Accused of Overcharging Will Repay $16 Million
TransDigm Acts following inspector general report and noisy hearing.
Management
Pentagon Parts Contractor Draws Bipartisan Outrage Over Pricing
Sen. Grassley asks acting Defense chief for action on overcharges exposed by watchdog.
Defense
U.S., Poland to Discuss Potential F-35 Sale, Air Force Secretary Says
Warsaw’s eagerness to buy the Joint Strike Fighter came up during Heather Wilson’s April visit to Poland.
Defense
Newly Unveiled Pentagon Fraud Report Names 9 Debarred Contractors
From 2013-2017, investigators pursued 1,059 criminal cases and convicted 1,087 defendants.
Management
Pentagon ‘Matchmakers’ Aim to Keep U.S. Tech Firms from Taking Chinese Money
Defense officials hope to protect cutting-edge technologies by getting innovative firms funded by U.S.-friendly investors.
Defense
Robots and Lasers Are Bringing Shipbuilding into the Digital Age
Even decades-old aircraft carriers are being mapped onto digital models at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Management
House Lawmakers To Ask Justice Department to Investigate Erik Prince
‘Very strong evidence’ that Blackwater founder committed perjury, says Intel chairman Schiff.
Management
Here's the U.S. Navy’s Drone Tanker, on the Road
A test prototype of Boeing’s MQ-25 carrier-based refueling aircraft gets a ride to its test airfield.
Defense
Pentagon Delivers Installment on Plan to Streamline Business Operations
Main goals are accelerating hiring and curbing duplication, as Congress mandated.
Defense
Acting Defense Chief Cleared of Accusations of Ethics Abuse
Shanahan did not tilt decisions to former employer Boeing, IG concludes.
Management
Pentagon Contract Managers Failed to Police Overpayments to Executives
Inspector general questioned $22 million in 18 audits not allowable under the FAR.
Defense
Afghanistan Contractor Forfeits $25 Million After Watchdog Disclosure
Justice settlement based on False Claims Act reveals inflated costs for military supplies.
Defense
Pentagon Auditors Advised to Better Monitor Contractor Business Systems
GAO says department’s auditors lack tool for keeping examinations timely.
Defense
U.S-Backed Efforts in Afghanistan Flail as Government Loses Land to Enemy
Watchdog finds continued corruption, contractors blocked from combat zones.
Management