March 28, 2024

DoD Squeeze on Contractor Pay Sits Poorly With Congressional Defense Chairs

contractor pay

The chairs of the House and Senate Armed Services committees side with the defense industry against Pentagon plans regarding contractor pay which calls for less money up front when it buys major weapons systems. The proposed policy would link performance- and progress-based payments more closely to production milestones.

F-35B Forced to Land, Leaking Fuel

F-35

An F-35B was forced to land after the fuel light attached to its 14,000-gallon fuel tank came on. The jet was reported leaking fuel when it landed and that the engine ran out of fuel before the aircraft came to a stop.

25% Cut to DoD Support Agencies Proposed

25% cut to DoD

Thornberry’s proposed 25% cut to DoD would impact “fourth estate” agencies supported by 200,000 civilians and 600,000 contractors, at a cost of more than $100 billion per year.

Trump Names Shulkin for VA

Are Shulkin's Days at VA Numbered?

Trump includes announcement of his VA secretary nominee at the first press conference he has held since winning the presidential election.