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Business/Financial

Helm Change at Outgoing Prime Contractor for DoE Nuke Site

Friday, August 7th, 2020

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Helm Change at Outgoing Prime Contractor for DoE Nuke Site

Michelle Reichert will become president of Consolidation Nuclear Security, the outgoing management and operations contractor for the Y-12 National Security Site and the Pantex Plant, next week, the Bechtel National-led company said Friday. Reichert, the currently chief operating officer for the prime, will replace Morgan Smith, who is retiring. “Morgan has been considering retirement for some time, and he decided the time is now right for him, for his family, and for an orderly transition to occur so that both…

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]