Defense Systems
Group questions drop in defense fraud cases
Despite a boom in defense contracting under the Bush administration, the number of fraud and corruption cases initiated by government investigators dropped substantially, according to the Center for Public Integrity.
Defense Systems
Gates still against splitting tanker deal
A key lawmaker’s proposal to divide the program to replace the U.S. military’s aging fleet of in-air refueling tankers was met by opposition at the Pentagon, reports Agence France-Press.
Defense Systems
GAO: Big ticket programs face cost overruns
The General Accountability Office has singled out the Pentagon’s Future Combat Systems and Joint Strike Fighter as programs in which costs might be running well beyond initial estimates.
Defense Systems
Gates to spearhead acquisition reform effort
The White House plans to put Defense Secretary Robert Gates in charge of crafting a plan that would overhaul the defense acquisition process.
Defense Systems
Senate bill would take aim at cost overruns
Sen. Carl Levin plans to introduce a bill that would require a defense contract to be re-examined if it should run more than 25 percent over its initial estimate.
Defense Systems
Senate confirms Lynn as Deputy Secretary
The Senate confirmed William Lynn as the new deputy secretary of defense Feb. 11 by an overwhelming vote.
Defense Systems
Army disputes GAO take on protests
The Army is concerned that GAO’s position — that contractors now can protest an agency’s decision under the fiscal 2008 National Defense Authorization Act — will “effectively graft the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 requirements” onto the task order process, according to the decision document.
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