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Viewpoint

August 2018

Viewpoint: Performance Based Logistics Contracting - Does it Work?

By James Marceau
Since its introduction to government contracting some 20 years ago, performance-based logistics (PBL) contracting has often delivered the intended result — to improve warfighter readiness through better weapon system availability and reliability, at lower cost.
Space

August 2018

Air Force Ponders Basing Cargo in Space

By Sonja Jordan
The Air Force is mulling over whether to base cargo in space, the commander of Air Mobility Command said Aug. 2.
Air Force News

July 2018

Air Force to Establish New Rapid Sustainment Office

By Sonja Jordan
The Air Force is setting up a new Rapid Sustainment Office to help keep aircraft flying, the service’s top official announced July 25.
Army News

March 2018

AMC Commander: Logistics, Sustainment Considerations Critical for Modernization

By Connie Lee
The Army must focus on logistics and sustainment considerations as it seeks to modernize the force and counter advanced adversaries, a top service official said March 27.
Logistics

March 2018

Defense Logistics Agency to Enhance Industry Engagement (UPDATED)

By Jon Harper
Faced with the need to meet growing demand for the products and services it provides, the Defense Logistics Agency plans to strengthen its ties with industry.
Logistics

March 2018

The Digital Age is Transforming Military Logistics

By Gulu Gambhir
Many people don’t recognize how vital technology is to logistics and mission readiness. Imagine being an astronaut almost 200,000 miles from Earth on the way to the moon, and there is a noise — and not a good noise.
Logistics

January 2018

O&M Costs Could Hamper Plans for Military Buildup

By Jon Harper
Continued growth in operation and maintenance costs could undermine efforts to beef up the U.S. military, analysts said.
Logistics

October 2017

NATO Developing New Logistics Concept

By Connie Lee
NATO is working to improve its ability to move troops and equipment across Europe, a top alliance official said Oct 25.
Land Forces

June 2017

TRANSCOM Chief Would Like Driverless, Pilotless Logistics Vehicles Now

By Stew Magnuson
The leader of U.S. Transportation Command said June 6 that if he had the choice, he would introduce autonomous logistics vehicles to his fleets today.
Air Power

April 2017

F-35's Logistics System Moves Forward With New Software Upgrade

By Stew Magnuson
The Defense Department’s F-35 office has given the Navy and Air Force the green light to upgrade the aircraft’s information technology backbone, the Automatic Logistics Information System.