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Senator moves to help NASA quit funding canceled program
Money would be better spent on future space projects, Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson says.
Digital Government
EADS: Mistaken data release won't scuttle tanker contest
Contractor is giving Pentagon benefit of the doubt that an advertent release of sensitive information to its rival won't disrupt competition.
Digital Government
Navy signs $5.3 billion multiyear F/A-18 aircraft purchase deal
In a move the Pentagon estimates will save $600 million, the Navy on Tuesday signed a $5.3 billion multiyear contract with Boeing Co. to buy 124 F/A-18 aircraft between fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2013.
Digital Government
General outlines growth plan for Cyber Command
Alexander called the 1,000-personnel goal per year an "initial benchmark."
Digital Government
Missile Defense Agency chief wants fewer sole-source contracts
As the Defense Department explores ways to trim spending from the Pentagon budget, the Missile Defense Agency is focusing more heavily on competition for multibillion-dollar contracts.
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Navy official calls for rapid deployment of unmanned vessels
Systems would be deployed at sea for weeks or months.
Digital Government
Army to spend heavily on new aircraft
The Army's deputy chief of staff for operations today signaled that the service will continue to invest heavily in high-demand aircraft needed in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere.
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Lockheed Martin chief sees cybersecurity, health IT in its future
Firm is looking to diversify during Obama administration.
Digital Government
House members to introduce their version of Defense procurement reform
The bill, which the Armed Services Committee is expected to mark up as soon as next week, follows a similar Senate bill sponsored by Sens. Carl Levin, D-Vt., and John McCain, R-Ariz.
