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Did Your Company Make that Warplane? Don’t Count on the Upgrade Work Anymore
The new Air Force acquisition chief wants to open more sustainment contracts to competition.
Business
Report: Insecure Contractor Emails Leave Government Vulnerable
Federal IT contractors aren’t using an email security tool that’s now mandated for agencies.
Science & Tech
The Designer of Russia’s First Armed Drone Is Under Arrest
Is it fraud? A shakedown? Punishment for program delays? The unusual case threatens to derail Russia’s drone ambitions.
Business
Defense Department is Pursuing Another Multibillion-Dollar Cloud
This cloud is focused on collaboration and business tools.
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US Air Force Is Moving Faster on Space Contracts, Industry Execs Say
The service has new purchasing authorities, a planned new structure for its satellite-buying arm — and a new attitude, company leaders say.
Science & Tech
Google is Pursuing the Pentagon’s Giant Cloud Contract Quietly, Fearing An Employee Revolt
A fierce internal debate may undermine the company’s bid for the JEDI program.
Science & Tech
This Pentagon Paper Explains Why the Trump Administration Is Reining In Tech Trade with China
The newly released paper describes how technological progress fits into China’s long-term strategic plans.
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US Defense Firms Eye Expansion Into Saudi Arabia
As the arms deals roll in, companies are pitching joint ventures to the visiting crown prince.
Business
Mattis to Military: You Have Your Money. Spend It Wisely
The defense secretary warns “results and accountability matter in every expenditure.”
Business
Air Force Secretary: Boeing Is Giving Its Tanker Short Shrift
Pointing to the KC-46 program’s latest problems, Heather Wilson says the company is focusing too much on its civil aircraft.
Business
Pentagon Tells Leaders to Talk More With Contractors — and Less to the Public and Press
One day after Air Force leaders severely restricted media contacts, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan encouraged Pentagon officials to engage more with industry.
Science & Tech
The Military Race for Space Will Turn on the Ability to Choose Commercial Services
Like a befuddled consumer facing an entire aisle of jams and jellies, the Pentagon can’t figure out how to buy smart in an exploding market.
Business