Innovate Within Contracting System
While waiting for Congressional acquisition reform, experts believe there’s a lot of freedom to innovate within the existing federal contracting system.
Cyber Attacks Not “Existential”
Countries with high-end cyber weapons might deter an effective security defense and should be countered by adopting a new standard for vital cybersecurity.
K-MAX Crash Details
A report determined that the crash was preventable and occurred because the K-MAX pilots did not react quickly enough when it experienced unexpected wind.
UCLASS Decision Coming Soon
A decision on whether the UCLASS aircraft will be primarily a scout or a bomber could be made this month.
Lockheed Again “Top” Contractor
Lockheed leads the “Defense News Top 100” list of the largest global defense firms with Boeing, BAE, Northrop and Raytheon rounding out the top 5.
Senate May Debate 2015 NDAA
After recent uncertainty, bipartisan optimism spread through the Senate last week that it would begin work on the 2015 NDAA after the upcoming recess.
DoD Contracting Competition Analysis
DoD contracts awarded without competition rose from 39 percent in 2009 to 42 percent in 2012 and in 2013 the contracting non-compete rate rose again.
DoD Defends Troubled F-35 Rollout
F-35 complexities involve millions of lines of code, an integrated stealth design that includes advanced sensors, radars and electronic warfare capability.
Broitman Resigns Key DoD Contracting Post
Ms. Broitman’s position serves as a principal, and vital, contact between the DoD and defense contracting industry leaders.