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Congress

IG Says TSA’s Administration Of Private Airport Screening Program Lacking

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, July 5th, 2013

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IG Says TSA’s Administration Of Private Airport Screening Program Lacking

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has not properly documented the reasons for selecting contractors for awards under a privatized aviation security screening program, potentially resulting in not picking the best contractor for the job, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General (IG) says in a report. In four contract awards between January 2011 and August 2012 under the Screening Partnership Program (SPP), TSA hasn’t complied with Federal Acquisition Regulations for documenting its decisions, says the report, Transportation Security Administration’s Screening…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

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 […]