On Dec. 2, 2019 Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Christopher Ford spoke at the Stimson Center on the State Department's efforts to encourage a "new normal" that establishes healthy patterns for nuclear security.
Documents
December 05, 2019
The Dec. 3, 2019 Defense Department inspector general's report determined "whether Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) personnel properly purchased aviation critical safety items at the DLA Aviation Supply Chain in accordance with DOD guidance."
The Dec. 4, 2019 Congressional Budget Office report looks at a law that "would renew through 2024 the administration's authority to expedite military sales to Jordan and to waive or reduce certain surcharges on sales of military equipment from Department of Defense stocks. That authority expired in February 2019."
The Sept. 26, 2018 redacted justification and approval document -- publicly released in December 2019 -- allows the procurement of Warfighter Information Network-Tactical kits from General Dynamics.
On Dec. 5, 2019 Under Secretary Of Defense For Policy John Rood testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on strategic threats, ongoing challenges and National Defense Strategy implementation. Also includes the opening statement of committee Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-RI).
December 04, 2019
On Dec. 4, 2019 Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday published his first strategic guidance to the fleet.
The Nov. 1, 2019 court filing alleges Navistar Defense presented forged invoices and fabricated catalogue prices as supporting documentation for the commercial prices of components from the engines to the suspension systems. Also includes a Sept.
On Dec. 4, 2019 Navy acquisition chief Hondo Geurts and Naval Sea Systems Command chief Vice Adm. Thomas Moore jointly testified before the Senate Armed Services seapower and readiness and management support subcommittees on ship and submarine maintenance. Also includes prepared testimony from Diana Maurer, director of defense capabilities and management at the Government Accountability Office.
December 03, 2019
In a Nov. 22, 2019 letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Elliot Engel (D-NY) raised concern regarding the Trump administration's attempt to exponentially increase contributions made by South Korea, and potentially Japan, to offset the cost of U.S. military forces in the region.
In a Nov. 25, 2019 justification and approval document, the F-35 joint program office announces it is preparing to award Amazon a sole-source contract to support its "digital transformation" and incorporate a more agile, secure and rapid software development approach.
In a Nov. 16, 2019 letter to the Government Accountability Office's Tom Armstrong, Office of Management and Budget General Counsel Mark Paoletta writes that the text of the Impoundment Control Act "clearly allows the President to propose and withhold funds at any time in a fiscal year."
December 02, 2019
The Nov. 26, 2019 Defense Department inspector general's report determined "whether the actions taken by DOD contracting officers on Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit reports that disclaimed an audit opinion complied with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DoD Instructions, and agency policy."
In a Nov. 29, 2019 notice, the Air Force announces the issuance of a "notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to assess the potential environmental consequences associated with modifying existing and creating new special use airspace (SUA) in the Moody Airspace Complex to support the training missions at Moody Air Force Base."
November 29, 2019
In an Oct. 30, 2019 memo, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Mike Griffin calls for a Defense Science Board study on homeland air defense.
November 27, 2019
On Nov. 20, 2019 the Air Force held an industry day to discuss the Combat Rescue Helicopter program. Includes briefing slides as well as a question-and-answer sheet.
The Nov. 27, 2019 Government Accountability Office report recommends the Defense Department "assess whether it should conduct a better department-wide assessment or use the approach in the service-level assessments to identify installations at risk of water scarcity."
November 26, 2019
In a Nov. 26, 2019 letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) requests a briefing to explain the expanded presence of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia.
The Nov. 26, 2019 Congressional Budget Office report "explores characteristics of bases and the mission of the units they serve, analyzing the relationship between those characteristics and [base operations support] costs."
In a Nov. 22, 2019 reprogramming memo signed by acting Pentagon Comptroller Elaine McCusker, the Defense Department shifts roughly $30 million to a special account for auxiliary vessels to maintain a dozen ships during the ongoing continuing resolution.
November 25, 2019
In an Oct. 30, 2019 memo, Jay Stefany, the Navy acquisition executive's civilian deputy, said the senior civilian for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence and space is being renamed to "DASN Information Warfare and Enterprise Services."