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Air Force’s DEAMS $2 Billion Over Original Lifecycle Cost Estimate, DOT&E Says

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

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The Air Force’s Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS) is 7.5 years behind schedule and its original lifecycle cost estimate has more than quintupled to over $2 billion, according to the Defense Department’s director, operational test & evaluation (DOT&E) office. In its fiscal year 2012 annual report to Congress, DOT&E said DEAMS could already be the target of fraud or theft due to inconsistent telecommuting policies, information assurance (IA) vulnerabilities, inadequate control of budget targets and large account imbalances.…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]