“I’m not sure yet if we figured out a way to ensure part of that (commercial market) will survive,” Gen. DT Thompson said.
By Theresa HitchensA major overhaul is coming in software for missile warning
Space Systems Command’s FORGE program is the first, major missile-warning software modernization effort in 20 years.
Ellen Lord said DoD is working to develop a “microelectronics strategy,” to bring manufacturing and testing to the US
By Paul McLeary
This summer, Pentagon acquisition chief Ellen Lord estimated DoD needed about $11B to help industry cover COVID costs — that number has now gone up by $9B.
By Paul McLeary
The Air Force and OSD have agreed to transfer the Space Development Agency to the Space Force “around the beginning of 2023,” said Shawn Barnes.
By Theresa Hitchens
“Fix this now, before you have blood on your hands,” said Rep. Rashida Talib.
By Theresa Hitchens
“We were in a very frenzied state,” Air Force acquisition head Will Roper says of DoD efforts to stave off the collapse of key suppliers during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis.
By Theresa Hitchens The biggest defense manufacturers in the world warned the Pentagon and OMB of “significant job losses in pivotal states” if Congress doesn’t come up with stimulus money to cover unforeseen expenses.
By Paul McLeary
Modernizing military simulation with open systems architecture
Best-of-breed common models and architecture enable virtual training and testing with the same data in a cyber-resilient posture.
“The committee is concerned that the SDA is not positioned to execute its mission in an effective manner” and is not “equipped to focus on the many priorities it has set,” the Strategic Forces Subcommittee asserts.
By Theresa Hitchens
DoD also looking for tens of billions in extra funding from the White House, public still waiting for specifics on where it will go.
By Paul McLeary
Overall, costs of major DoD acquisition programs have grown by 54 percent over their lifetimes and schedule delays average two years, GAO’s annual report finds.
By Theresa Hitchens
DoD officials are working with Congress to come up with new ways to keep foreign governments out of the US military industrial base.
By Paul McLeary
“The impact of the COVID crisis in the aviation sector has been really nothing short of catastrophic,” said Hunter. “At this point, it’s very challenging for those companies to stay in business.”
By Theresa Hitchens
“I think a three month slow-down in program activity is an optimistic projection based on the level of damage the economy is currently sustaining.”
By Paul McLeary
Acquisition chief Ellen Lord says she’ll likely ask Congress for billions more to help the defense industry.
By Paul McLeary
