Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Operational energy, a new defense pricing report and more highlight this Tuesday INSIDER Daily Digest.
DOD's annual operational energy report is out:
Report: DOD's annual fuel costs dropped by $5 billion
The Defense Department spent about $5 billion less on fuel in fiscal year 2016 than the previous year thanks to a drastic decrease in the price of oil, and officials are projecting prices will stay low in the near-term, according to a new DOD report.
Document: DOD's FY-17 operational energy annual report
A new defense pricing report is out:
Pentagon pricing chief urges 'deliberative' speed after report alleges waste in Afghanistan
Defense Department acquisition officers should strive to procure goods and services as quickly as possible, but remain vigilant when it comes to avoiding waste, according to a memo from Shay Assad, the Pentagon's defense pricing director.
Document: DOD memo on pricing responsibilities and warfighter lethality
DOD wants private-sector input on setting up an industrial base information system:
Pentagon announces information collection effort to support new industrial base study
The Pentagon last week said it plans to survey nearly 13,000 businesses and not-for-profit organizations to develop a defense industrial base information system.
Document: DOD notice on defense industrial base information system survey
Don't count Sen. John McCain out, just because he is battling brain cancer:
McCain drafting new strategy for Afghanistan
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-AZ) will attempt to legislate a new plan for the 16-year war in Afghanistan, as the Trump administration continues to debate its new strategy for the conflict.
News from this week's Inside the Army:
Europe-based 2CR weighs employment methods for upgunned Strykers
A forthcoming lethality upgrade for Stryker vehicles in Europe will provide "an absolutely great increase in capability," and should be used to enhance rather than alter the mission of the Stryker formation, according to the commander of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.
ABCT commander highlights goals for unit's rotation
The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, will continue to focus on agility during its rotation in Europe, according to the unit's new commander.
Army looks to add Black Hawks to latest multiyear
The Army, which last month awarded a multiyear procurement contract for the Black Hawk helicopter, is laying the groundwork for a potential expansion of that award.
Document: Army sources-sought notice for additional H-60 helos
News from our colleagues at Inside Cybersecurity:
GAO urges Defense Department to update cyber policies to address Internet of Things
The Defense Department should review and update as necessary its policies on cybersecurity, physical security, operations security, and information security to account for risks relating to Internet of Things devices, the Government Accountability Office warns in a new report.
Document: GAO report on Internet of Things devices