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Despite Sound Policies, DHS Acquisitions Usually Proceed Without Meeting Requirements, GAO Says

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, September 21st, 2012

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a strong foundation for its acquisition policies, including best management practices, but the vast majority of its programs fail to meet all the milestone and document requirements as they proceed through the life-cycle, leading to cost growth and schedule delays, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says in a new report. “I think the first thing that DHS needs to do is follow their own policies and procedures on acquisition,” David Maurer, director of…

Unmanned Systems

In Response To Flag Concerns, DoD Looks To Reduce Drone Prices, As Order for 30,000 Looms

The Pentagon is bargain shopping for Group 1 drones, as other countries, including Ukraine and China, have taken advantage of consumer electronics-level prices to bolster their stables. “In last spring’s […]

Pentagon

Amid Questions On Weapons Stockpiles, Caine Says U.S. Has ‘Sufficient’ Munitions For Iran Operation

Pentagon leaders on Wednesday sought to quell concerns over the rate at which the U.S. is employing critical munitions in its military strike campaign against Iran, with lawmakers also pressing […]

Congress

SASC Leaders Criticize Trump’s Defense Strategy, Press Colby On Policy Shifts

Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) leadership on Tuesday criticized the Trump administration’s new National Defense Strategy (NDS) and pressed the Pentagon’s top policy official to explain the document’s priorities. SASC […]

Congress

Wicker Wants Legislation On DoD’s Equity Investments In Minerals Supply Chain

Legislation regarding equity investments by the Defense Department in critical mineral supply chains is needed to strengthen the larger defense industrial base and demonstrate to the “free market” that the […]