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Vivienne Machi
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PentagonFirst-Ever DoD Audit Reveals Compliance and Cyber Issues, But No Major Fraud
The results of the Pentagon’s first audit reveal flaws in its information technology processes and internal tracking database issues, but no evidence of major abuse or fraud. The audit, which […]
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Air ForceTwo Major KC-46 Deficiencies Downgraded by Air Force
The Air Force has recently downgraded two category-1 deficiencies tied to the Boeing [BA] developed KC-46 next-generation tanker program to a category-2 designation, Defense Daily has learned. Following a deficiency review board […]
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Air ForceAir Force Awards Lockheed Martin $172 Million for Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles
The Air Force on Thursday awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a $172 million fixed-price incentive-fee contract for Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs) Lot 2 production. The contract includes production of 50 LRASMs. […]
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Air Force, Boeing Still Working For KC-46 To Be Ready By End of Year
The Air Force and Boeing [BA] are working on ways to address multiple deficiencies in the KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft, but it’s appearing less and less likely that the service […]
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CongressDespite Proposed Cuts, DoD Protecting Hypersonics, Army Programs, Space and Cyber in FY ’20 Budget
The Defense Department is prioritizing key Army modernization programs, hypersonics development and space and cyber efforts in the next fiscal year budget even as it fleshes out how to meet […]
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SpaceShanahan: Space Force Budget Estimate Could Be Less Than $10 Billion
The Pentagon’s latest budget estimate for standing up a new separate Space Force could be less than $10 billion, the department’s number-two civilian told reporters Nov. 15. Deputy Defense Secretary […]
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Air ForceLockheed Martin Awarded $6 Billion Toward F-35 Lot 12 Contract
The Navy on Wednesday awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a contract modification that allows the company to take the first steps toward a Lot 12 contract of the F-35 Joint Strike […]
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Air ForceAir Force Likely to Re-Evaluate Call for 386 Squadrons, Vice Chief of Staff Says
The Air Force is likely to reassess and refine the proposed increase in operational squadrons that was announced at the Air Force Association’s annual conference several months ago, the service’s […]
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Air ForceBoeing Awarded $70 Million Minuteman III Contract Modification
Boeing [BA] has been awarded a $70.5 million contract modification for the Air Force’s Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) flight test, telemetry and termination program, the Defense Department said […]
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CongressSASC Cyber Subcommittee Chair Stuck in Florida Recount Battle
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) is supporting a recount in the Nov. 6 race for his Senate seat that left him trailing current Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott by less than […]