The Cost of Speed

In his final speech as the Pentagon’s top buyer, Frank Kendall warned that the congressional and Defense Department push to speed up acquisition could be fraught with danger. “The cost of speed is quality,” Kendall said in a farewell speech...

Kendall Says Industry “Over-Consolidated”

There was “too much” consolidation at the top of the defense industry in the 1990s, outgoing Pentagon acquisition, technology, and logistics chief Frank Kendall said in his last speech Tuesday. Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in...

Doss Aviation Gets $290 Million for Pilot Training

The Air Force on Friday awarded Doss Aviation a $290 million contract for initial flight training. Under the award, Doss, located in Colorado Springs, Colo., will provide ground and flying training for pilots, combat systems officers, remotely piloted aircraft pilots,...

USAF, Army Conduct Disaster Response Training in Philippines

US Air Force and US Army experts have been invited to the Philippines for an exchange on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief this month, even though that country’s leadership is still wary about future military cooperation. Subject matter experts will...