The Defense Department is finally getting workforce development right
To ensure the success of budding workforce initiatives, we must avoid burdening them with well-intentioned but overreaching bureaucracy.
Federal Oversight
Senator demands DEA boss explain no-bid contracts, hires
Milgram’s boosters inside and outside the agency have defended her actions as part of an ongoing effort to clean house.
US lawmakers unveil $1.7 trillion bill to avoid government shutdown
Measure includes another large round of aid to Ukraine and a nearly 10% boost in defense spending.
Space imaging company Maxar agrees to $6.4 billion takeover
Following the transaction, Maxar will remain a U.S.-controlled and operated company.
Ernst seeks to slow Pentagon transition to electric vehicles
Republicans and Democrats duel over green non-tactical vehicles for the Defense Department in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Kendall: Stopgap budget would delay 61 programs, hurt readiness
Without enough money to fund aircraft maintenance and aircrew flying hours, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said, readiness rates would decline.
US will not allow China to ‘reshape its region,’ world order: Austin
Some Republican House members have pressed for a final plan to be postponed until early next year, when they will have control of the chamber.
Space Force must adapt to strengthen commercial ties, Raymond says
Former Chief of Space Operations Jay Raymond, in his first public appearance since retiring, emphasized the importance of commercial partnerships.
Senate confirms first inspector general for Pentagon in 7 years
A growing chorus of Republicans have criticized U.S. military assistance for Ukraine, and many are calling for more oversight.
Boeing revamps defense unit after setbacks including Air Force One
The changes mark the first major moves to revamp Boeing Defense, Space and Security since Ted Colbert took over as its president and chief executive.
Pentagon quietly downsizes US Special Operations fleet of gunships
SOCOM tucked mentions of the change into its fiscal 2023 budget request.
