Friday, April 19, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024
This Thursday INSIDER Daily Digest has the latest on acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan's potential nomination to the full position, the Air Force's science and technology strategy and more.
We start off with a deep dive into the issues acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan has been managing as he readies for the nomination:
Shanahan tackling major policy challenges as he awaits Trump's nod to run DOD
Speculation is mounting at the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill that President Trump will nominate acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan to the full position upon the conclusion of an inspector general ethics investigation, which government officials said is expected soon.
Here's our coverage of the Air Force's latest science and technology strategy:
Air Force 2030 S&T strategy prioritizes rapid development, management reform
The Air Force intends to appoint a chief technology officer, use "vanguard" research programs and expand its workforce as part of a new strategy to revamp the service's science and technology enterprise by 2030.
Air Force to work with Congress on S&T shifts for FY-20 budget
The Air Force's new strategy for science and technology may cause changes in its fiscal year 2020 budget, according to the service's research and development lead.
Document: Air Force's 2030 S&T strategy
We have still more news from the recent Army Aviation Association of America's annual summit:
Army continues to shape future aircraft strategy
NASHVILLE, TN -- Army National Guard units will be among the first to receive the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, named the No. 2 priority of the Future Vertical Lift effort, according to the service's vice chief of staff.
Inside Defense chatted with Air Force acquisition executive Will Roper, who is pleased with Raytheon's improved performance on OCX:
Air Force considering OCX sustainment strategy as development continues
As Raytheon and the Air Force work to complete development of the next-generation GPS III ground segment, OCX, the service is beginning to plan for system sustainment and future capability insertion and is considering whether to compete that work or maintain Raytheon as its prime contractor.