Business
Just One Bidder Is Vying for Two Pentagon Programs Worth $130 Billion
The defense acquisition chief is looking into the Army’s disqualification of a second bidder to replace Bradley armored vehicles.
Business
The Army’s Next Attack Helicopter Could Look Like This
Bell’s new 360 Invictus is the latest entrant hoping to fill the Army’s vertical-lift gap — and it’s remote-controlled.
Ideas
The Air Force's Kessel Run Is the John Travolta of Defense Acquisitions
Right now, the much-hyped software-development office is doing fine work. Let’s remember that when the inevitable backlash arrives.
Business
US Air Force to Shift Billions of Dollars to Network Its Weapons
The clock is ticking on Gen. David Goldfein’s signature project.
Ideas
How We Tamed the F-35’s Spiraling Costs — and Created a Model for Controlling Waste
The former defense secretary says defending America means defending taxpayers’ dollars.
Policy
US Senate Approves $750 Billion Defense Policy Bill
The National Defense Authorization Act also contains 3.1% military pay hike and acquisition reforms.
Ideas
We’re Not Playing Acquisition Pac-Man Anymore
Today’s defense acquisition officials have freedom of movement akin to an open-world game. They need to use it.
Business
Price Drop: Lockheed Pitches $80M F-35A to Pentagon
That’s the cheapest price yet for the Air Force version of the fifth-generation jet.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Still Buys Software Like It's 1987
The Defense Innovation Board recently discovered that a 32-year-old report "pretty much said it all."
Business
'Space Force' Windfall Unclear for Eager Defense Companies
At Space Symposium, satellite makers big and small say they’re seeing the Pentagon awarding contracts faster, but still aren’t sure what to expect.
Business
US Army Contradictions Muddy Humvee-Replacement Plan
The service intends to buy 500 fewer JLTVs next year — but will it still buy the total planned 49,000?
Business
Lockheed Unveils F-21 Fighter, a Beefy F-16 Concept It’s Pitching to India
It’s the company’s latest attempt to secure a $15 billion deal for 114 new fighter jets.
Ideas
Startups Should Love Government Work
New pathways to federal business are helping young companies thrive — and the government to get what it needs.
Ideas
Don’t Play Mob Ball: What Acquisition Pros Can Learn from Kids Soccer
PEOs tend to grab onto a hot new contract approach like elementary schoolers chasing a ball.
Policy
Hard-Nosed Pentagon Negotiator Removed From Job; Racked Up Huge Travel Costs
Shay Assad also backed a controversial plan to slow payments to defense contractors.
Business
An Italian-Designed, American-Built Helicopter Will Replace US Air Force Hueys
The selection of the Boeing-Leonardo MH-139 ends a years-long quest to replace the 1970s-era UH-1Ns.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Shifts Its Multibillion-Dollar Cloud Programs to a New Leader
The new CIO will take over responsibility for JEDI, DOES, and other cloud efforts from the chief management officer.
Business
Marines to Buy New Amphibious Combat Vehicle from BAE Systems
The armored personnel carrier will replace the four-decade-old Amphibious Assault Vehicle.
Business