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FY21 NDAA

What’s the best way to control spiraling weapons sustainment costs?

July 7, 2020 Eric Lofgren 2

A draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act the House Armed Services Committee will begin debating this week includes a provision requiring DoD to develop a […]

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Submarine production, union contracts, and lock-in effects

July 2, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

Mr McMahon (staffer): Because of the multiyear contract that the Virginia-class is under, if the second FY21 boat is not authorized and appropriated, the shipbuilders […]

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Defense budget reform in Senate’s draft FY21 NDAA

June 25, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

The bill pays particular attention to how the Pentagon manages its substantial budget and implements numerous provisions designed to streamline work, expand the ability of […]

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