Defense Industry
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Seven senators have requested an independent investigation by the Defense Department\'s inspector general into the accidental disclosure of technical data to rival bidders Boeing and EADS in the Air Force\'s refueling tanker competition.
January 31, 2011 -
The general overseeing the Air Force\'s investigation into a November incident that sent competitors\' data to rival bidders said Thursday that she was pleased with the companies\' handling of the situation. The Pentagon remains convinced that the accidental disclosure will not affect the outcome of the $35 billion acquisition.
January 27, 2011 -
The range will test cyber weapons, The U.K. online site The Register reports.
January 26, 2011 -
The Boeing Co. has landed a contract worth $1.53 billion from the U.S. Navy to manufacture six P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
January 25, 2011 -
The Washington Post reports that some of the budgetary cutbacks could mean a second chance for older defense systems.
January 19, 2011 -
By Jason Miller Executive Editor Federal News Radio The Homeland Security Department’s contract for the technology infrastructure at its new headquarters in Washington, D.C., will add another episode to the ongoing saga. DHS, through the…
January 17, 2011 -
Defense News reports that the Army is ordering Boeing to cancel two programs that tested poorly.
January 12, 2011 -
The Navy awarded two different companies two separate contracts to build the same ship. Lockheed Martin\'s Vice President of Business Development of Lockheed Martin\'s Mission Systems and Sensors business explains the science behind their ship
January 04, 2011 -
NASA\'s Mike Sweigart gives details of the contract that replaces Lockheed Martin.
December 30, 2010 -
The contractor joins the growing number of companies adding cybersecurity capabilities.
December 21, 2010 -
The agency is deciding whether or not to move forward with the contract option for operations and maintenance with Lockheed Martin. GAO and OMB say the project has multiple problems, including more than a $200 million increase in the total cost for ERA and a lack of usage by agencies. After going through a TechStat sessions, NARA and OMB decided to stop enhancing the system and focus on use.
December 17, 2010 -
WFED\'s Jason Miller gives an update on NARA\'s cancellation of the contract for the electronic records archive.
December 16, 2010 -
One prominent defense analyst said Boeing executives have grown pessimistic about winning the $35 billion contract.
December 15, 2010 -
Politico reports that Boeing may be at a disadvantage to EADS for winning the Air Force tanker contract award.
December 14, 2010 -
The Navy has delayed awarding a contract to build 20 Littoral Combat ships.
December 14, 2010
