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Lawmakers Eye Mandating Contractors Give Gov’t Systems’ Specs

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Monday, August 3rd, 2009

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Some lawmakers want to ensure the Pentagon acquires the specifications for more of the weapon systems it buys so that multiple companies can compete to build the equipment during follow-on production runs. Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) unveiled the idea on the House floor last week while House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Chairman Ike Skleton (D-Mo.) looked on. "On those major (defense) programs, starting with the big ones, whenever we buy something here going forward, we are (considering) demanding that when…

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 […]