April 18, 2024

Industry Unhappy with Encore III Contract

Pentagon Capitol

The “lowest price, technically acceptable” basis for Encore III contracting is problematic, say contractor industry groups.

Advanced Super Hornet Demo Debuts

The Hornet succeeds in the air, while on land the Air Force, Army and DIS enter a cooperative information sharing agreement while the Army and Navy discuss who will operate the Super Pond at Aberdeen.

US & China Talk Military-to-Military

Public discussions between US and China defense secretaries mostly cordial but tensions showed during cyber questioning from the press.

DoD Projects Robust Aviation Future, Ignores Sequestration

JSF keeps to its growth path even as the FY14 defense budget languishes, the Army looks to even shrink more than previously projected and the Marine Corps looks to reduce forces as well.