Welcome to today's Defense Business Briefing, your weekly roundup of the latest defense industry news.

Leidos executive says reorganization has helped company restore growth to intelligence group

Leidos' intelligence group, split from its defense group early this year, is now seeing growth and finding new ways to incorporate technology, according to its chief.

Amazon points to Trump comments in formal JEDI protest filing

Amazon Web Services is highlighting comments made by President Trump about Amazon and its chief executive Jeff Bezos in new exhibits filed alongside its formal bid protest of the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud services contract.

Pentagon schedules public meeting on technical data

The Defense Department is planning a Dec. 20 public meeting on amending defense acquisition regulations related to technical data and computer software, according to a Federal Register notice.

TransDigm says DOD pricing memo hasn't made 'noticeable impact'

A June memo setting new requirements for TransDigm Group hasn't taken a significant toll on the company's Pentagon work, according to executives.

Robotic Research founder says autonomy vendors now have more flexibility

CLARKSBURG, MD -- While the military previously wanted to purchase integrated autonomous vehicles from a single vendor, it's now more willing to work with separate vehicle builders and autonomy vendors, according to the president of Robotic Research.

GAO releases public version of Blue Origin LSP protest decision

The GAO released a public version of its full decision to sustain Blue Origin's protest of the Air Force's Launch Services Procurement effort, expanding on its conclusion that the solicitation does not comply with federal acquisition regulations.

AeroVironment settles alleged export violations

AeroVironment said it has reached a settlement with the State Department over alleged export violations made several years ago.

Santos says first Trusted Capital event will lead to 'many more' next year

The Pentagon has hosted its first Trusted Capital event, focused on drones, at Texas A&M University, according to a top DOD official.

Accenture names new defense portfolio lead

Accenture said it has appointed Vince Vlasho defense portfolio lead at Accenture Federal Services.

Leidos adds Parthasarathy to defense group

Leidos said it has named Sanjay Parthasarathy vice president for business development and strategy in its defense group's logistics and mission support operation.

The week ahead

Congress is out this week and there are few scheduled events because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

DOD acquisition official sums up CR for contractors: 'I get hurt, you get hurt'

Pentagon officials have warned defense contractors Congress could be inching closer toward a yearlong stopgap spending bill that could prevent the Defense Department from starting new acquisition programs.

Pentagon sets December date for MOU talks on accrediting auditors under cyber certification plan

The Defense Department is planning a December meeting to begin discussions with industry and standards-writing groups on a binding agreement to establish an accreditation body for auditors under a landmark cybersecurity certification program that the Pentagon expects to be "operational" by January.

Security agency aims to speed up background investigations as backlog drops

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has continued to put a dent in the background investigations backlog, as the case inventory is nearing the point at which federal officials believe they should start to achieve "timeliness" goals for completing investigations.