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Experts Praise New Acquisition Workforce Training Requirements

The “significant” provisions will align the public and private sectors, said one.

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FCW Insider: Dec. 16

The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.

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Efforts to counter WMD threats complicated by data challenges

As the Defense Department works to improve data sharing across the enterprise, easier, experts at the fore of chemical, biological and nuclear threat detection detail a range of current obstacles.

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FAA looks to the private sector for drone user testing platform

The Federal Aviation Administration is turning to unmanned aircraft manufacturers, retailers and others in the commercial supply chain to help it develop an electronic platform to support a drone owner safety testing capability.

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FCW Insider: Dec. 13

The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.

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Lawmakers Reach Year-Long Funding Deal 'In Principle'

Most agencies are in line for spending bumps over fiscal 2019 levels thanks to a budget deal President Trump signed into law earlier this year.

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Appropriators agree 'in principle' on 2020 funding

Details of a plan to avoid a shutdown will be hashed out over the weekend with bills coming for a vote next week, according to top lawmakers.

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Defense IG Will Review Recent $400 Million Border Wall Contract

Key House lawmaker asked for the review, citing possible improper influence by the Trump administration. 

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FCW Insider: Dec. 12

The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.

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Congress Moves to Block OPM-GSA Merger

A provision in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act would first require an independent study of the challenges facing the Office of Personnel Management.

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18F gets into defense and intel

The innovation squad turns its talents to technology and acquisition challenges facing defense and intelligence agencies.

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FCW Insider: Dec. 11

The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.

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Congress targets OTAs, cyber investments in defense policy bill

The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act conference report homes in on other transaction authorities, drones and cybersecurity investments.

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Maryland Senator Says President is the 'Wild Card' in Spending Negotiations 

While Democrats and Republicans negotiate on appropriations, it’s unclear how the president will react. 

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