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Defense Department
November 2019
NDIA Policy Points: The Pentagon’s Climate Problem
By Liam SkinnerThe defense acquisition community faces a climate problem. A political climate of suspicion is impeding the Pentagon’s efforts to take advantage of private industry expertise to deliver important capabilities to America’s warfighters. -
Defense Innovation
November 2019
The Association’s Next 100 Years
As I reflect on my first 30 months as the National Defense Industrial Association’s president and CEO, I’m proud of our team’s accomplishments but, more importantly, excited about our future. -
Defense Department
October 2019
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Bob Woodward
Washington Post Associate Editor and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Bob Woodward was the keynote speaker at the National Defense Industrial Association’s 100th Anniversary dinner Oct. 30. -
Defense Department
October 2019
Defense Department’s ‘Fourth Estate’ Under Scrutiny
By Jon HarperSecretary of Defense Mark Esper has ordered a sweeping review of the Pentagon’s “Fourth Estate” to look for ways to free up money to invest in the department’s top modernization priorities. But it could be difficult to make large cuts, one analyst said. -
Emerging Technologies
October 2019
JUST IN: Pentagon to Kick Off First ‘Trusted Capital Marketplace’ Event
By Jon HarperNext month the Defense Department will co-host the first event associated with its Trusted Capital Marketplace initiative, the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer announced Oct. 18. -
Government Policy
September 2019
Fear of the ‘L’ Word Affecting Bottom Lines
By Caroline Gelinne and Gene MoranMany in government sales miss opportunities to strengthen their customer base by ignoring the impact of effective lobbying. -
Defense Department
September 2019
JUST IN: Trump Administration Seeks Congress’ Help to Facilitate Arms Exports
By Jon HarperThe Trump administration will ask Congress for legislative fixes and additional funding to help boost international arms sales, officials said Sept. 4. -
September 2019
Insider Threats - More Than Just an IT Problem
By Mike PattersonWhen once-reliable employees turn against their company, severe damage can result. The 1999 cult comedy classic Office Space provides a humorous example. Peter Gibbons, a software programmer fed up with being mistreated, uploads a virus to steal money from the company. However, Peter’s plan goes awry, and he steals even more than he intended. -
Budget
August 2019
The Budget Control Act is Dead. Now What?
By Jon HarperThe demise of the Budget Control Act and the threat of sequestration does not necessarily portend the end of fiscal instability for the Pentagon, analysts say. -
Budget
August 2019
Analysts: 2020 Election at Risk for Democrats as Groups Call for Big Military Budget Cuts
By Jon HarperA coalition of liberal activists is urging Democratic presidential candidates to adopt a platform that calls for massive cuts to the military’s budget, a move that could spell disaster for the party in the 2020 election, analysts warn.
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