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Op-EdsThese five items should top Biden’s defense priorities
Defense News: The Biden administration has the opportunity to institute reforms in several crucial areas at the DoD.
The WasteWatcherTime to Sink the Littoral Combat Ship
Facing a staggering array of technical problems and deficiencies, the time has come to cancel the Littoral Combat Ship.
Op-EdsCongress' penchant for unpunctuality
The Hill: Frequent use of CRs demonstrates remarkably poor governance from Congress.
Op-EdsCongress' Penchant for Unpunctuality
The Hill: Given their track record, senators and representatives will likely miss yet another deadline.
The WasteWatcherStrike Three for the Pentagon
For the third straight year, the Department of Defense was unable to pass a clean audit. The Pentagon now estimates that it will need another seven years to accomplish this task.
The WasteWatcherYet Another Missed Deadline for the F-35
The Joint Strike Fighter program has missed yet another deadline, with technical problems ruling out moving to full-scale production.
Op-EdsEnd the Pentagon’s OCO slush fund
Defense News: The OCO has been greatly expanded and used for unrelated purposes.
The WasteWatcherPandemic Spending Demonstrates Disconnect in Pentagon's Priorities
Pentagon officials used money provided for pandemic preparedness to support local jobs. This should mark the end of further stimulus funding for the Department of Defense.
The WasteWatcherThe F-35's $10 Billion Funding Gap
A new report indicates that the JSF will require an additional $10 billion beyond the amount officially claimed by the DoD.
The WasteWatcherLaunch Competition Continues to Advantage Entrenched Contractors
The winners of the next round of national security launches have been announced. The results reflect business as usual in American aerospace, which for decades has benefited established contractors.
Op-EdsCongress should strengthen, not undermine, the Pentagon’s chief management officer
Defense News: Members of Congress, particularly those who claim to strongly back the DoD, should fully support the CMO.
The WasteWatcherPrivate Companies Are Powering the Future of Aerospace
For most of its history, American aerospace has been dominated by a few entrenched contractors, which has led to inflated prices and a lack of innovation. New entrants from the private sector have begun to change the status quo.
