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White House moves on contractor workforce cuts
The Obama administration wants to save $900 million by reducing defense contractor employees and get $2 billion by collecting delinquent taxes from federal contractors.
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Administration backs spy satellite modernization
The Obama administration supports a plan from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Defense Department to modernize the country's electro-optical satellites.
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Large exits NRO
National Reconnaissance Office Director Scott Large will step down from his post on April 18, reports Aviation Week’s Ares Blog.
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Report: 'Culture of security' would ensure software protection
The tools and techniques exist to ensure that software is developed securely, but leadership in establishing a governmentwide priority has been lacking, observers say.
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Carter pledges to reform DOD weapons buying
The administration’s nominee to oversee Pentagon weapons acquisition told U.S. senators on March 26 that he plans to bring “iron discipline” to the military acquisition system and institute a number of key reforms, reports Defense News.
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Defense budget could go up as much as $20.5B under Obama
The increased budget would include IT spending by the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments, according to the budget request released today.
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