WTF – New VA Whistleblower Protection Office Is Under Investigation for Retaliating Against Whistleblowers – Defense One

“You don’t want to come forward,” one whistleblower said. “People are afraid.”
“You don’t want to come forward,” one whistleblower said. “People are afraid.”
There are two main ways that a whistleblower can sound the alarm. Their outcomes can be very different.
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One day after Air Force leaders severely restricted media contacts, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan encouraged Pentagon officials to engage more with industry.
Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says cyber security should be a top priority for its contractors.
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The goal of the new regulations is to secure sensitive data on the computers and networks at smaller companies.
Source: Pentagon Delays Deadline For Military Suppliers to Meet Cybersecurity Rules
The military’s top weapons buyer wants to better coordinate the Defense Department’s investments across its labs and research offices.
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Multibillion-dollar jet deal would be crowning achievement for former Deputy Defense Secretary Bill Lynn.
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A Congressional panel delivers a peppery interim look at military acquisition as Rep. Mac Thornberry prepares to introduce new reforms.
Source: Defense Acquisition Is Bad and Getting Worse: Report – Defense One
Arms procurement goes from a requested cut under Obama to a plus-up under Trump.
Source: Defense Firms Score in 2017 Budget Deal – Defense One
It’s not just Lockheed and Boeing. As president, Trump can mess with just about any contract he wants, even high-priced fighter jets, ships and armored trucks.
Source: Defense Contractors Should Fear More Than Trump’s Tweets – Defense One