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Air Force

GAO May Extend Air Force’s Tanker-Response Deadline, Expects A Hearing

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Thursday, March 27th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford The Government Accountability Office may extend the Air Force's deadline for responding to Boeing's [BA] protest of the service's award of its tanker contract to a rival, and the GAO likely will hold a closed hearing before issuing a decision, a spokesman said. In addition, Northrop Grumman [NOC]--which with partners including European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co.- (EADS) won the contract for the aerial-refueling tankers Feb. 29--yesterday said it has filed a motion asking the GAO to…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]