Mattis outlines impacts of continuing resolution; Army worst hit Operating under a continuing resolution for even three months will impact dozens of procurement and construction projects vital to keeping the military operational, according to the secretary of defense. By: Aaron Mehta September 12
Could a continuing resolution put innovation on ice? Pentagon leaders want to integrate innovation into antiquated acquisition systems, but a CR may threaten progress. By: Amber Corrin September 7
McCain opposes disaster relief bill, saying it could hurt the military Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain on Thursday voted against disaster relief legislation and an extension of the federal debt ceiling because he believes an attached budget extension will cause numerous problems for the Defense Department. By: Leo Shane III September 7
Thornberry predicts CR through December, plus-ups for missile defense, readiness The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee has speculated lawmakers will pass at least a three-month continuing resolution to fund the government beyond the end of the fiscal year. By: Joe Gould September 6
US Air Force secretary names T-X trainer contract, new hires as potential CR victims The contract award for the Air Force’s new trainer, as well as an influx of new pilots and cyber experts, are at risk if Congress funds the Pentagon through a long continuing resolution, according to Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson. By: Aaron Mehta September 1
The FY18 Defense Authorization and insider threat [Commentary] As the fiscal 2018 NDAA winds its way through Congress, it is worth noting how differently the House and Senate are treating matters related to reducing threats from insiders. By: Tom Read, Haystax Technology September 1
Pentagon comptroller preparing for ‘short-term’ continuing resolution The Pentagon’s top budget official is preparing for the department to be operating under a continuing resolution for at least the short term, but is optimistic a government shutdown can be avoided. By: Aaron Mehta August 24
Mattis: Continuing resolution ‘about as unwise as can be’ With the fiscal year set to expire at the end of September, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is warning that a stopgap funding measure would have a serious impact on a Pentagon attempting to modernize its capabilities. By: Aaron Mehta August 16
Air Force’s surprise JLTV buy in FY18 could be start of larger procurement effort The U.S. Air Force has quietly inserted itself into the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program with a request of 140 units in FY18, but the service is poised to buy more vehicles if it can find the funding. By: Valerie Insinna August 4
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