Defense
Here's How the Pentagon Plans to Manage Inflation Costs in Contracts
The Defense Department urged contracting officers to "be mindful" of the varying impacts of inflation and "limit the scope" of equity pay adjustment clauses, according to new guidance.
Defense
The New Air Force Ones Are Late, So the Old Planes Need More Cash, Official Says
The Air Force acquisition chief cites a 2- to 3-year delay, which Boeing blames on subcontractor and supply problems.
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Defense
Biden’s No. 2 Defense Industry Policy Official Leaves Post
It’s unclear why Jesse Salazar has left, the latest in a string of recent Pentagon departures.
Defense
The Pentagon's Acquisition Reforms May Get More Scrutiny
William LaPlante, who has been nominated to be the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, indicated that he would review recent acquisition reforms and champion modern software practices if confirmed.
Defense
Can Ukraine Really Use Donated Fighter Jets? That Depends
After EU says it will send some aircraft to Ukraine, a retired U.S. fighter chief explains how that might work.
Tech
The Army's Top Buyer Wants to Test the Limits of Flexible Software Spending
Douglas Bush, the Army's newly confirmed acquisition chief, wants to do more to reform how the service buys and sustains software.
Defense
The Defense Industry is Struggling with Capacity, Report Says
In its annual Vital Signs report for 2022, the National Defense Industrial Association, found that disruptions from COVID-19 continued to exacerbate workforce challenges.
Defense
Lockheed and Airbus Say They Would Build New Air Force Tankers in Alabama and Georgia
Team takes aim at service’s “bridge tanker” contract against likely rival Boeing.
Defense
Declassified Report Details Afghan Air Force Reliance on Contractors
Watchdog warned that without help, the Afghan Air Force would collapse.
Management
5 Key Takeaways From GAO’s Latest Annual Report on Bid Protests
Statistics indicate that nearly 50% of protests are effective.
Management
How a Former U.S. Military Translator Escaped Afghanistan with His Family and Started Over in Texas
Lucky took his family back to Afghanistan when his mother was hospitalized with kidney problems. Then the Taliban took over the country, and the family joined thousands of Afghans desperately trying to escape.
Defense
Finland Chooses F-35 Over Super Hornet, 3 European Fighters
It’s the second win this year for the F-35 in a European fighter competition.
Defense
Key Pentagon Posts Remain Vacant Amid Supply-Chain Crisis
The Biden administration has not even nominated a defense undersecretary of acquisition and sustainment.
Defense
Rising Inflation Is Beginning to Worry Pentagon Leaders
Higher salaries and more expensive weapons looming large as the Defense Department assembles next budget proposal.
Defense
Raytheon: Vaccine Mandate Will Likely Add to Supply Chain Disruptions
But CEO Greg Hayes says his business will boom if everyone would just get the shot.
Defense
Pentagon Orders Texas Contractors to Mandate Vaccines for Employees, Despite Governor’s Ban
The Defense Department says the federal contractor vaccine order supersedes state laws.
Defense
Lockheed Opens New Hypersonic Weapons Factory In Alabama
The manufacturing plant is the third digital factory opened by the world’s largest defense contractor this year.
Defense
Defense Business Board Relaunches After Pentagon Review
Former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James named chair of the diverse advisory board.
Defense
Defense Wants to Know More About Potential Barriers for Small Businesses Contracting
The department has met its goals in that area, but is looking to do even better.
Management