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The Pentagon's Rock-bottom Readiness Rates

The Pentagon’s tactical aircraft have woeful readiness rates across the board, including its newest aircraft, the F-35.

October 31, 2024 — Sean Kennedy 1730402364

House Defense Bills Break with Pentagon Guidance

Disagreements between the Pentagon and the House of Representatives over the number of F-35s to be purchased will drive up costs.

July 8, 2024 — Sean Kennedy 1720472315

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Support Amendments to H.R. 8070

Members of Congress should support amendments that would increase transparency and financial responsibility. 

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Oppose H.R. 8371

Title V of H.R. 8371 would slow deployments and improvements to the VA electronic health record management system. 

May 16, 2024 — Eric Maus 1715874157

Joint Strike Fighter: Costing More and Flying Less

A new GAO report indicates the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is costing more and flying less.

April 30, 2024 — Sean Kennedy 1714501229

Broadening Participation Will Strengthen National Security Space Launch Program

The Space Force has taken a positive step to increase competition in its National Security Space Launch program.

December 15, 2023 — Sean Kennedy 1702661268

Broadening Participation Will Strengthen National Security Space Launch Program

The Space Force has taken a positive step to increase competition in its National Security Space Launch program.

December 15, 2023 — Sean Kennedy 1702616400

DOD’s Cloud Services Contract Moves Forward

DOD moves forward with its $9 billion Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability multi-year, multi-vendor contract.

August 9, 2023 — Deborah Collier 1691595499