Congressman wants faster drone testing, fielding to fill inventory gapOne influential lawmaker is encouraging the U.S. military to accept more risk in pursuing unmanned systems.15 months ago
The Defense Department is finally getting workforce development rightTo ensure the success of budding workforce initiatives, we must avoid burdening them with well-intentioned but overreaching bureaucracy.16 months ago
Federal OversightSenator demands DEA boss explain no-bid contracts, hiresMilgram’s boosters inside and outside the agency have defended her actions as part of an ongoing effort to clean house.
Congress poised to back multiyear weapons purchases, LaPlante saysCongress is expected to expand U.S. weapons production to levels unseen since the Cold War.23 months ago
Pentagon closing in on $9B cloud contract award after scuttling JEDIJWCC work is meant to connect the military’s most remote edge with its farthest headquarters, all while bridging classifications and other sensitivities.23 months ago
Lumen starts on $1.5B network contract after Verizon protest droppedThe Indo-Pacific Transport Services award was protested by Verizon in August. The protest was withdrawn in early September, records show.23 months ago
US tech companies in China may soon be forced to ‘choose a flag’Amazon, Facebook, IBM and other companies with U.S. military ties have expanded their businesses in China.23 months ago
US military conducting onsite weapons inspections in UkraineThe effort is part of a broader U.S. campaign by the State Department to make sure weapons don't end up in Russian hands.23 months ago
US sending satellite antennas to Ukraine after Musk’s Starlink U-turnElon Musk at one point announced that SpaceX could no longer afford to provide Starlink service to Ukraine, but later reversed course.23 months ago
Labor shortage pinching aerospace, defense sectorsStudy found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.23 months ago
Court rejects bid protest over $6.2 billion contract for moving troopsIf the transition continues, the new system would be moving troops and families in peak season 2024.23 months ago
Pentagon’s Shyu, LaPlante push to get critical tech into productionThe Pentagon expects the experimentation effort will push critical technology to military users at a faster rate.23 months ago
Air Force One ‘challenges’ help drag down Boeing earningsDefense sector results have pulled Boeing deeply into the red so far in 2022.23 months ago