Congress
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CongressTSA Already Looking To Expand Passenger Trusted Traveler Program
The initial assessments are positive of a new risk-based passenger screening pilot program that is helping select frequent fliers get through airport security checkpoints more quickly and with less hassle […]
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Air ForceService Chiefs Paint Dire Sequestration Picture
The military service chiefs gave dire warnings yesterday about cuts to weapons programs and harm to the defense industrial base coming if congressional inaction spurs roughly $1 trillion in Pentagon budget […]
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Congress
DoD Easing Audit Mandate For Smaller Contractors
The Pentagon is trying to lessen requirements for smaller contractors to undergo government audits, an official told a congressional panel charged with helping defense companies do business with the Defense […]
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ArmyMore Than 40 House Members Urge HAC Support of Army JTRS HMS, WIN-T Efforts
As the defense appropriations conference with the Senate comes closer, 46 House members are urging the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Defense subcommittee to hold to the […]
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Business/FinancialHASC Panel: Audits Major Industry Complaint
Members of a new House panel charged with finding ways to help companies contract with the Pentagon said government auditing requirements are a major frustration for smaller defense contractors. While […]
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Air Force
India Would Spend More Than $1 Billion On C-130J Aircraft
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress Oct. 26 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India for six Lockheed Martin [LMT] C-130J aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training […]
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Army
Saudi Arabia Wants To Spend $33 Million On Humvees
Saudi Arabia would like to spend some $33 million on High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees), the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress Oct. 26. The prime contractor would […]
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Army
Army Pleads For Time To Hash Out Vehicle Efforts
As lawmakers debated defense budget cuts behind closed doors, an Army general made an impassioned plea on Capitol Hill yesterday to give his service time and money to continue sorting […]
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Army
Amos Pledges To Fight Hill For New Light Vehicle
The Marine Corps’ top general pledged yesterday to fight a Senate committee’s attempt to kill the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). Commandant Gen. James Amos stood by the deal his service recently […]
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Business/Financial
AIA, Study Warn of Economy-Wide Harm From Worst DoD Cuts
Armed with data from a new study, a defense-industry group is warning U.S. economic growth would significantly decrease if Congress allows the largest possible cuts to the Pentagon’s budget to […]