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What’s the real value of the US Defense Department audit?
The eventual passing grade is actually secondary to the kind of progress driven by the audit.
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TriWest Healthcare’s $65 billion contract clears protest hurdle
The timeline for the new Tricare contracts to take effect is August 2024, for now.
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Industry group unveils cyber vetting process for non-military drones
Green UAS builds on a DIU program called Blue UAS, which established a streamlined process for DoD to certify U.S.-made drones for military use.
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Pentagon small business chief presses to revive innovation fund
The number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade.
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After UFO shoot-downs, senators fret over holes in homeland defenses
Lawmakers are eyeing NORAD's capabilities after a suspected Chinese spy balloon and other objects pierced North America's airspace.
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White House memo establishes labor advisers on federal contracts
The goal is for labor advisers to help agencies avoid employment violations.
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Sikorsky challenges US Army’s helicopter award
Lockheed Martin officially objects to the U.S. Army's decision to choose Bell to build its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, to be fielded in the 2030s.
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US can strengthen security by developing domestic rare earth resources
In the long term, the status quo around critical materials is unacceptable since it gives China a “kill switch” for America’s defense manufacturing.
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Thousands of federal employees re-designated for higher pay localities
Four new pay localities will be created, and a number of other areas will be added to already existing localities.
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US Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet
USPS said it’s spending nearly $10 billion to electrify its aging fleet, including installing a modern charging infrastructure at hundreds of post offices.
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Deluge of money for Ukraine puts Pentagon’s top cops on high alert
The Pentagon’s law enforcement agency is keeping a watchful eye for signs of fraud and abuse in the many defense contracts being awarded.
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