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VA claims $2B in savings from contract cuts — then reverses course

Critics worry the contract cuts could hurt department medical operations and support services for veterans.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Federal agency pulls back $583M Military OneSource contract for review

The General Services Administration will reevaluate the contract awarded to Cognosante following protests by unsuccessful bidders.

By Karen Jowers

9 months ago

US Army signs deal to backfill Stingers sent to Ukraine

Raytheon has netted a contract to build Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to replace those the U.S. military sent to Ukraine.

By Jen Judson and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Calling all weapons makers: Pentagon seeks new ideas to arm Ukraine

In its effort to quickly arm Ukraine against Russia, the Pentagon has announced the equivalent of an open casting call for companies to offer weapons and commercial systems that can be rushed to the fight.

3 years ago

Texas man schemed to sell Chinese-made military gear to US Embassy in Baghdad, Air Force and National Guard

Tanner Jackson, 32, of Celeste, Texas, schemed to sell Chinese-made military equipment to the U.S. Department of State and other federal entities, including the Air Force and various Army National Guard units.

By Rachel Nostrant

3 years ago

Civilian-owned company that won millions in contracts for disabled veteran-owned businesses will pay back $5 million

The judgment comes years after Strock Contracting Inc., owners Lee Strock and Kenneth Carter and former employee Cynthia Ann Golde, were first accused of fraud, unjust enrichment and violating the False Claims Act in 2015 after receiving Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned (SDVO) business contracts and benefits.

By Rachel Nostrant

4 years ago