More cyberattacks reported; RSA tokens likely involved
Two more defense contractors reportedly have been the victims of attacks similar to the breach at Lockheed Martin Corp., and RSA SecurID tokens are believed to be compromised.
Northrop gains $141M follow-on award for DOD ID system
Northrop Grumman Corp. has been awarded a follow-on task order by the Defense Department valued at up to $141 million to continue developing an automated identification system to be used to spot suspected threats to U.S. national security.
Boeing, General Dynamics prevail in Supreme Court
Boeing Co. and General Dynamics Corp. have won a Supreme Court decision that will keep some $3 billion in their coffers rather than requiring them to repay it to the federal government, the Wall Street Journal reports today.
Millions for Army e-mail project at risk
A House subcommittee hesitates to fund e-mail migration until the Army shows its homework.
Intelsat wins $145M job with Armed Forces Radio
Intelsat General Corp. will provide comprehensive satellite connectivity for the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, which provides radio and television programs to U.S. military and civilian personnel abroad.
Outsourcing vs. insourcing: Solving the cost-comparison conundrum
A new report offers guidelines for sizing up the costs of public and private sector work.
Push on for more defense cuts
The House Appropriations Committee has proposed spending caps for its 12 subcommittees to trim billions of dollars from the fiscal 2012 budget.
Mega-contractors don't dominate DOD
The defense industry isn't consolidating into a few mega-companies that win all the business. So what is happening with all the mergers and acquisitions?
Contractors identify yourself; it's the rule
Defense Department officials changed the department's regulations to require service contractors to identify themselves as a contractor, whether in person or in a letter.
M&A players beware. DOD is watching.
The rapid pace of mergers and acquisitions among defense contractors is forcing DOD officials to closely monitor the activity. What are they afraid of?
National security switcheroo: Panetta to DOD, Petraeus to CIA?
The top U.S. commander will likely succeed current CIA Director Leon Panetta once Panetta replaces Robert Gates as defense secretary, and more shake-ups are imminent, news outlets report.
When it comes to enterprise IT, change remains hard
The Defense Department's quest for enterprise IT modernization has reached fever pitch with the budget chaos. But how much progress is actually being made?
SRA leads quintet of DOD BPA awardees
SRA International Inc. and four other contractors will vie for tasks under a newly announced Defense Department blanket purchase agreement that has an estimated value of $100 million over five years, if all options are exercised.
Small biz wins $49M DOD disaster recovery software BPA
Virtual Corp., a New Jersey software and consulting company, has secured a $49 million Defense Department blanket purchase agreement for its disaster recovery software solutions.
NCI award continues DOD medical IT support for Gulf area
NCI Inc. will continue providing IT support to the 81st Medical Group's Air Education and Training Command at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., under a five-year follow-on task order worth $11.1 million.
Raytheon tasked with systems integration for DARPA project
Raytheon Co. has been awarded a $7 million contract from the Defense Department to provide systems integration services for DARPA.
TASC wins $600M contract to create counter-WMD technologies
TASC Inc. will provide advisory and assistance services to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to battle weapons of mass destruction.
Defense industry's confidence shaken by budget battles
The continuing resolutions paralyzed defense spending for months, and the damage remains even after the budget passes.
What will the budget impact be on DOD?
Defense spending will face significant squeezing just like the rest of the federal government, according to President Obama, but DOD officials question where to make further cuts.
SAIC to devise corrosion lifecycle research program for DOD
Science Applications International Corp. will devise a lifecycle research program for the Defense Department under a five-year Navy task order under the SeaPort e-contract valued at more than $41 million.
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