Defense Secretary Robert Gates is reviewing options as to how the Pentagon will proceed with its high-profile next-generation taker contract in the wake of a damning congressional watchdog report that heavily criticized Air Force acquisition officials' methods for choosing a Northrop Grumman-EADS aircraft. In a meeting today with top Pentagon and Air Force weapons buyers, Gates is looking to "chart a course" for the way ahead, Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell said during a briefing with reporters this afternoon. Gates'...
