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DEFENSE WATCH

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, March 11th, 2013

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Kendall On Sequester. Pentagon acquisition officials “will continue open dialogue with industry to keep you informed about our plans and to understand your concerns” about the sequestration cuts triggered March 1, which are poised to reduce investment accounts by $18 billion until Sept. 30, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Frank Kendall tells defense companies in a March 4 letter. Kendall says “damage to the (Defense) Department and to…

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