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Pentagon urged to use federal workforce instead of contractors
The commercial industrial base builds the systems and equipment, and the department ensures those systems are maintained and operational.
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Canada moves ahead on Boeing spy plane over Bombardier objections
The P-8A Poseidon is the sole available aircraft that conforms to all operational requirements outlined in the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft project.
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Congress lays groundwork for AUKUS export control reform
The White House and Congress are pushing for U.S. export control reforms in order to implement AUKUS cooperation on hypersonics, AI and quantum technology.
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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran’s drone procurement network
Four firms allegedly bought equipment, including European-made engines, for the country's drone program.
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Automation helps US Forest Service speed procurement in fighting fires
The Forest Service brought its backlog up to date and established a Center of Excellence to tackle and automate other work.
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TikTok dismisses report of Biden call for Chinese owners to sell
Late last month, the White House gave all federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices.
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Retired Navy captain sentenced for role in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal
A federal judge sentenced Jesus V. Cantu to 30 months behind bars.
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Pentagon budget aims to max munitions production, make multiyear buys
Pentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24.
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Biden seeks 5.2% pay hike for federal workers
If approved, the pay boost would be the largest increase in nearly four decades.
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Space Force offers launch pads to companies as commercial demand soars
The service will allocate launch pads to ABL Space, Stoke Space, Phantom Space and Vaya Space.
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Which fighter jet is best for Ukraine as it fights off Russia?
Ukraine and its supporters say Western fighter jets are necessary to tip the balance in Ukraine’s favor, while allowing for close air support.
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Big AUKUS news coming, but Hill and allies see tech sharing snags
Britain and Australia fear that their nuclear-submarine and technology pact with the United States could be hindered by Washington's export bureaucracy.
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Oshkosh files protest over Army’s light tactical vehicle award
After the U.S. Army awarded AM General a contract to build Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, incumbent Oshkosh is taking its concerns to the GAO.
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Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China
China this past week blasted the new House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party after it held its first hearing on countering Beijing
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Army to seek multiyear munitions buys in next budget
The U.S. Army’s 2024 budget request to Congress will seek more authority to buy munitions in bulk over multiple years.
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House bill challenges Biden order on project labor agreements
A PLA sets the terms and conditions for work on a specific federally funded construction contract — and they've been hotly contested.
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Benefeds contractor pays $3.1M in back wages, benefits to employees
The company contracts with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to power the government’s online benefits marketplace.
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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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