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Pentagon

Trump Considers Lifetime Ban On Defense Acquisition Officials Working For Industry

Monday, December 12th, 2016

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Trump Considers Lifetime Ban On Defense Acquisition Officials Working For Industry

The revolving door through which senior military leaders pass between retirement and lucrative secondary careers with major defense contractors could cease to spin under the incoming Trump administration. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday suggested a lifetime ban on military officials, especially those that have a hand in buying weapons and managing contracts, from working for defense companies that build those weapons.“I think anybody that gives out these big contracts should never, ever, during their lifetime, be allowed to work for…

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 […]