Welcome to today's Defense Business Briefing, your weekly roundup of the latest defense industry news.
Oral arguments in LOGCAP V case set for Nov. 21
A federal court has set Nov. 21 as the date for oral arguments in DynCorp International's case over the LOGCAP V program.
Court approves AECOM's request for GAO opinion
In the latest move in the fight over LOGCAP V, AECOM has successfully sought the Government Accountability Office's insight into the program.
DOD reschedules public meetings on technical data rights
The Defense Department is delaying a pair of public meetings on technical data rights issues from September to November, according to a document published in the Federal Register.
Perspecta says it's seeing 'booking strength' in background investigations, continuous vetting
Perspecta said it is winning new work in the burgeoning market it calls "trusted workforce," which includes background investigations, continuous monitoring, insider threat and supply chain security work.
UTC says it has received 'second request' on Raytheon deal from DOJ
In a filing, United Technologies said UTC and Raytheon have each received "a request for additional information and documentary material, often referred to as a 'second request,' from the [Justice Department's] Antitrust Division" in connection with its planned deal.
CACI reports higher sales, lower profit
CACI International said sales in its most recent quarter reached $1.4 billion, up 17% from the same three-month period a year earlier.
DynCorp reports lower sales, profit
DynCorp International's parent company said sales in its most recent quarter reached $488 million, down about 11% from the same three-month period a year earlier.
The week ahead
Senior defense officials are scheduled to speak in the Washington area this week. Congress remains on August recess.
Huawei disputes U.S. claims in arguing unconstitutionality of NDAA ban of its products
Lawyers for Huawei are disputing claims by the U.S. government to argue that a ban on its products under the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act violates the Constitution, in a case that sets up a legal showdown over issues with broader implications for addressing cybersecurity threats from China.
Lawyers propose revisions to Pentagon cyber reporting rules, warn of contractor shortages
The law firm DLA Piper is urging the Defense Department to revise its cyber-incident reporting rules for contractors, including recommending changes to core elements of the program such as deadlines, scope and the definition of data covered by the requirements.