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Defense Contracting
July 2019
Viewpoint: Exemptions for Value Added Taxes Often Overlooked
By Stephen Speciale and Matthew LawrenceThe purpose of this article is simple — to provide a basic understanding of value added tax (VAT) and help stakeholders complete sound exemption processes for the Defense Department’s international efforts in foreign countries. -
Defense Contracting
July 2019
Viewpoint: Defense Community Must Help Lower-Tier Suppliers
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Budget
July 2019
OTA Agreements Exploding in Popularity
By Jon HarperThe Defense Department is ramping up spending on other transaction authority agreements, according to a recent report by big data analytics firm Govini. -
Air Power
July 2019
Saab to Expand Footprint in U.S.
By Connie LeeSwedish defense contractor Saab is opening a new production facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, that will be focused on building part of the Air Force’s T-X pilot training aircraft. -
Defense Contracting
June 2019
BREAKING: Politicians, Analysts Sound Off on Proposed Raytheon-UTC Merger (Updated)
A day after Raytheon Corp. and United Technologies Corp. proposed its “merger of equals,” analysts and lawmakers sounded off on what would be a seismic shift in the world of defense contracting. -
Defense Contracting
May 2019
Reduce Risks in Overseas Third-Party Relationships (UPDATED)
By Daniel M. HartnettSmall- and medium-sized defense companies face potentially significant legal, regulatory, financial and reputational risks when engaging with overseas third parties. -
Defense Contracting
April 2019
IG Report Has Implications for Contractors
By Ryan Burnette , Susan Cassidy and Michael WagnerOn Feb. 25, the Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General issued an audit report analyzing the prices of spare aviation parts purchased by the government from TransDigm Group Inc. The report has important implications for contractors doing business with the Pentagon. -
Army News
March 2019
Army Both Keen, Cautious About OTA Agreements
By Jon HarperMONTEREY, Calif. — The Army is enthusiastic about using other transaction authority agreements to fast-track procurement, but it wants to avoid overplaying its hand, said a senior service official. -
Navy News
February 2019
JUST IN: Navy Mulling New Contracting Mechanisms for Maintenance Programs
The Navy is considering implementing new contracting mechanisms that it could offer to shipyards to improve maintenance schedules as it works toward a 355-ship fleet, the commander of Naval Sea Systems Command said Feb. 19. -
Defense Department
January 2019
Section 809 Panel’s Work Is Far From Done
After two years of work, the Section 809 Panel gathered in a hall at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce building on a cold, January day to present its third and final report, which summed up some 90 ways to improve the Defense Department’s acquisition system.
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