Business
The Owner’s Manual for Trump’s New Air Force One Cost $84 Million
The Air Force quietly announced that Boeing’s manuals for Trump’s new $5.3 billion presidential jets are a bit pricier than your average automobile-repair guides.
Policy
Pentagon IG: We Can’t Rule Out White House Influence on JEDI Award
A 300-page investigation reveals multiple ethics violations and a refusal by Defense Department General Counsel to let senior officials comment on communications with the White House.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Isn't Following the Cyber Steps It Asks from Suppliers, GAO Says
The Defense Department has yet to fully implement multiple initiatives to track and improve cyber defenses.
Business
Pentagon Orders 60 Machines that Disinfect Desperately Needed N95 Masks
Each Battelle-made machine can clean up to 80,000 masks per day, allowing healthcare workers treating coronavirus patients to reuse them up to 20 times.
Business
US Intelligence Agencies Are Told to Be Flexible with Contractors During Coronavirus
New guidance recommends immediate contract modifications to allow some contractors to remain at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy
US Military Can Do More to Help with Coronavirus, House Armed Services Chief Says
The House Armed Services Committee’s top Democrat says the Pentagon needs to “get creative” in its response.
Business
Lockheed Adds 1,000 Employees Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Wants to Hire 5,000 More
The defense giant also said it would give bonuses to employees who can’t work from home.
Business
US Navy Speeds Weapon Buys To Keep Small Suppliers Afloat Amid Coronavirus
The service has already accelerated deals for anti-air missiles and submarine-hunting planes.
Business
Military Leaders Worry About Health of Commercial Airlines
The leader of U.S. Transportation Command is looking for ways to give them work.
Business
Pentagon Will Modify Hundreds of Contracts for Coronavirus Response
The Defense Department is ramping up the purchase of certain items, including ventilators, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Threats
Coronavirus Is Rising Around US Military, Defense Infrastructure, Analysis Shows
The Govini assessment indicates that COVID-19 is about to hit military bases and manufacturing hubs in the southern and western United States.
Business
Pentagon Bracing for Weapon-Delivery Delays Due to Coronavirus
Navy says it will “work out” the virus’ impact on projects with companies.
Business
As Stocks Sink, Pentagon Fears Foreigners Will Buy Control of US Defense Firms
The coronavirus pandemic has made vetting foreign investment more important than ever, officials say.
Business
Defense Industry to DOD: If We Send Workers Home, Will You Penalize Us?
Execs want clarity on Pentagon guidance that suggests they must choose between sending employees to factories or defaulting on contracts.
Science & Tech
Amazon: Pentagon Is Trying to ‘Gerrymander’ Its JEDI Fix
Amazon Web Services said the Pentagon’s plan to fix the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract is not enough.
Policy
Why Trump Isn’t Using The Defense Production Act
He wants to allow corporations to sell vital medical gear to the highest-bidding states. Governors say that’s exactly the problem.
Business
Defense Contractors Can Go To Work Amid State & Local Lockdowns, Pentagon Says
Companies in California have been struggling to navigate statewide orders to stay at home.
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