An audit by the DoD Inspector General found that while federal law “allows for one of 4 conditions for a prototype OT award,” Pentagon rules contain “no requirement to validate that the contractor met those conditions,” an OIG spokesperson told Breaking Defense.
By Theresa HitchensAI can make logistics data as valuable as intelligence or operational data for mission success
Valuable intelligence insights can be gleaned from logistics or flight-test data when artificial intelligence or machine learning is applied.
Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein, as head of SSC, has enormous responsibility for space acquisition programs, but lacks direct financial control.
By Theresa Hitchens
When it comes to MTAs, Eric Lofgren, a defense acquisition specialist at George Mason University, told Breaking Defense that “GAO and OSD seem to be struggling with how to baseline and conduct oversight of these programs.”
By Theresa Hitchens
The bill, which boosts defense spending by $45 billion over the president’s request, now heads to the Senate floor.
By Andrew Eversden
“Russia is watching us. China is watching us. Our allies are watching us — and they all want to see how seriously America is taking security in this destabilized world,” writes Rep. Rob Wittman in a new op-ed.
By Rep. Rob Wittman
Bill provides billions more than in FY22, buying F-35s, tanks and eight new ships, but is well below what other lawmakers appear to have in mind.
By Andrew Eversden
How to ensure readiness of next-generation defense technology: Solving the issue of massive heat.
High-performance systems generate tremendous amounts of heat that can compromise missions and make high-tech systems less effective in tactical environments. But there is a solution to this modern-age challenge.
Legislation would require the 75% of the department’s FY23 non-tactical vehicle purchases to be electric or zero-emissions.
By Andrew Eversden
“We are getting close to the tipping point where the only option is to go into full triage mode for the service, and the Congress needs to lead us in this urgent recovery,” writes John Ferrari of AEI.
By John Ferrari
“[N]ow we’re in a serious tech competition with China and they’re not waiting for our democratic timeframes,” DIU Director Mike Brown said. “[…] There’s a reason the US innovation ecosystem is the envy of the world and we need to make this the envy of the military.”
By Jaspreet Gill
Doug Bush, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology, also called Congressional funding reductions on the Army’s IVAS “frankly just good oversight.”
By Jaspreet Gill
The funding aligns with the Defense Department’s AI efforts, notably the AI and Data Acceleration initiative announced last year by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks.
By Jaspreet Gill Congressional appropriators finally reached a deal after almost six months of continuing resolutions.
By Andrew Eversden
First, get the fiscal 2022 budget settled. Then figure out how to change budget plans in light of Ukraine’s fight, argue two experts from the American Enterprise Institute.
By John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker
Fielding the best aircraft in the world won’t matter if the Air Force can’t retain enough well-trained pilots to fly them, argue FDD’s Bradley Bowman and Maj. Brian Leitzke.
By Bradley Bowman and Maj. Brian Leitzke