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DOD Systems Engineering Experts See More F-35 Software Delays

Inside the Pentagon, May 17, 2012 -- The Defense Department's systems engineering experts expect more delays in the development of complex software essential for the operation of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, according to a previously unreported Pentagon assessment provided to lawmakers.
RELATED: Pentagon Still Struggling To Fill Key Systems Engineering Positions

Appropriators: DOD Should Submit Detailed Cyber Budget Documents

Inside the Pentagon, May 17, 2012 -- Arguing the Pentagon has failed to clearly document resources for addressing cyber threats, a House panel wants defense leaders to submit new budget justification documents to help lawmakers track the department's planning in this arena.

House Appropriators Rap Pentagon For Reliance On Reprogrammings; $15.1 Billion In FY-11

DefenseAlert, May 16, 2012 -- House appropriators issued a stern rebuke of the Pentagon's fiscal management in a report citing "a disturbing degradation" of the system established more than four decades ago for constructing and executing Defense Department budgets.
DOCUMENT: House Appropriations Committee Draft Defense Appropriations Report

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