In an Oct. 29, 2019 memo, Navy acquisition chief Hondo Geurts requests a waiver for the Block V Virginia-class submarine program so that it can enter into a multiyear procurement contract.
Documents
November 21, 2019
The Nov. 19, 2019 Defense Department inspector general's report determined "whether the Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) identified and obtained spare parts that the Navy needed to meet F/A‑18 E/F Super Hornets readiness requirements."
On Nov, 21, 2019 the House Armed Services readiness subcommittee held a hearing on "The Department of Defense Organic Industrial Base: Challenges, Solutions and Readiness Impacts." Includes opening statement of subcommitte Ranking Member Doug Lamborn (R-CO) as well as the prepared testimony of Army Deputy Chief of Staff (G-4) Lt. Gen. Duane Gamble; Naval Sea Systems Command chief Vice Adm.
November 20, 2019
On Nov. 20, 2019 Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary for Ukraine Laura Cooper testified before the House Intelligence Committee as part of the panel's impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
On Nov. 20, 2019 the Senate Armed Services emerging threats and capabilities subcommittee held a hearing on biological threats to U.S. national security.
On Nov. 20, 2019 the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee held a meeting in Washington.
CUI Overview
Industry NISPPAC Update
DSCA PV Investigations/Adjudications
The objective of the Nov. 18, 2019 Defense Department inspector general's report "was to determine whether the Army identified and addressed readiness challenges related to the active component Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs)."
On Nov. 20, 2019 Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist testified before the Senate Armed Services readiness subcommittee on the Pentagon's financial statement audit.
November 19, 2019
On Nov. 19, 2019 the Defense Intelligence Agency releases a report that examines the core capabilities of the Iranian military.
On Nov. 16, 2019 Defense Secretary Mark Esper and his South Korean counterpart issued a joint statement after the 51st Republic of Korea-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting.
The Nov. 15, 2019 Lead Inspector General's quarterly report on Operation Inherent Resolve includes details of the Turkish incursion into Syria in October 2019, past the Lead IG's required reporting period.
November 18, 2019
In a Nov. 13, 2019 letter to lawmakers, the Shipbuilders Council of America warns that another continuing resolution would lead to sizable workforce and operation reductions.
On Nov. 18, 2019 House Democrats released a short-term continuing resolution that would fund the government through Dec. 20, 2019. Includes the text of the CR as well as a division-by-division summary of the legislation.
The Nov. 18, 2019 Government Accountability Office report examines Afghanistan Security Forces Fund training contracts.
The Defense Department's fiscal year 2019 Agency Financial Report "provides an overview of the Department's financial information as well as preliminary summary-level performance results."
November 15, 2019
The Nov. 14, 2019 report details what actions the Navy needs to take to improve surface warfare officer training.
On Nov. 14, 2019, Defense Department comptroller Elaine McCusker approved a reprogramming of Army funds involving the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
November 13, 2019
In a Nov. 12, 2019 letter, the Defense Department inspector general tells Senate Democrats that the IG would not begin an investigation into why White House withheld military aid to Ukraine.
The DOD IG told Senate Democrats in a Nov. 12 letter that the office would not begin an investigation into why White House withheld military aid to Ukraine.
DOD IG Letter
On Nov. 14, 2019, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission released its 2019 Annual Report to Congress.
2019 Annual Report to Congress
2019 Executive Summary
2019 Recommendations to Congress