VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two yearsThe Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.2 days ago
Man charged for posing as doctor to steal vet suicide prevention fundsA federal grand jury indicted a Massachusetts man for posing as a doctor to steal $50,000 in suicide prevention funds designed to help vets.6 weeks ago
CongressBoeing refuses to tell NTSB about work on panel that blew off airplaneThe company also hasn’t provided documentation about a repair job that included removing and reinstalling the panel on the Boeing 737 Max 9.
Sen. Kelly to propose legislation to strengthen commercial shippingSen. Mark Kelly is crafting legislation to support U.S. commercial shipping and shipbuilding, calling the effort a national security imperative.5 months ago
Pentagon warns of program delays and testing woes without a new budgetDefense officials said that the harm from short-term funding bills would worsen without an appropriation by the new year.5 months ago
OpinionCongress must advance nuanced Buy American policiesPut simply, government funds should serve the taxpayers first, and they should provide tangible returns on investment.5 months ago
OpinionThe case for LEO satellite connectivity in $50 billion EIS contractThe contracting vehicle is designed to enable federal agencies to procure mission-critical telecommunications, infrastructure and technology services.5 months ago
Opinion5 steps to better artificial intelligence procurementOver the past 75 years or so, we have come simply to accept that policy lags technology.5 months ago
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.5 months ago
Military revokes planned contract for nuclear plant at Eielson AFBThe Defense Logistics Agency said all bidders that responded to the agency’s request for proposals are still under consideration.5 months ago
Congress again averted a shutdown. What happens next with the new CR?Anything short of a full-year spending bill makes it hard for agencies to plan, project workforce needs and coordinate large contracts with industry.5 months ago
Congress passes stopgap funding bill, hampering Pentagon initiativesCongress averted a shutdown with a second short-term funding bill, but the lack of a full budget is delaying Pentagon contracting and key initiatives.5 months ago
Biden seeks to move quickly on AI safeguards with executive orderUsing the Defense Production Act, the order will require leading AI developers to share safety test results and other information with the government.6 months ago