defense industry

Pentagon security agency aims to get background investigations software on track

Officials are trying to right the ship on the National Background Investigation Services program.

Workforce

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DoD’s interim rule adds a new twist to implementing cyber maturity model

Defense Industry

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A new program for those looking to learn the ins and outs of defense contracting

Contracting

Navy building more ‘strategic’ relationships with its key suppliers

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Professional Services Council

Defense industry aggravated with progress of DoD LPTA contracts

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Air Force

Master Sgt. Joe Ray, a weapons loader assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, salutes as Capt. Justin Kreischer, an 180th FW F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares to take off for a training sortie at Kecskemet Air Base, Hungary. Approximately 150 Airmen and eight F-16 fighter jets from the 180th FW traveled to the air base to participate in Load Diffuser 17, a two-week Hungarian-led multinational exercise focused on enhancing interoperability capabilities and skills among NATO allied and European partner air forces by conducting joint operations and air defenses to maintain joint readiness, while also bolstering relationships within the U.S. Air National Guard’s State Partnership Program initiatives. Ohio became state partners with Hungary in 1993. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.)

New report recommends executive order to deal with DoD supply chain vulnerabilities

Defense Industry

Industry conference will pair SOCOM with innovation

Carter’s defense innovation program gets new site, new structure, new blood

Defense

Issa seeks answers on layoff notices from defense companies

Labor Dept. says defense layoffs ‘speculative,’ no need for warning

Budget

In Depth interviews – July 24

Defense company executives warn of layoffs if cuts go through

A slate of defense industry executives lined up to testify before the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday, telling lawmakers that the automatic budget…

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House passes bill requiring White House to hand over sequestration details

The House handily approved a bipartisan bill requiring the Obama administration to provide more information about how automatic, across-the-board cuts,…