Aerial tanker deal frozen until May 1

Article Abstract:

The Department of Defense (DoD) has stated that the contract with Boeing to supply airborne refueling tankers, the KC-767s to the Air Force will remain on hold until May 1 in order to complete the four ongoing investigations ordered by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for impropriety charges and to investigate the issue of Pentagon personnel moving directly from defense jobs to positions within the defense industry. However, the DoD is not at liberty to turn to another contractor as an alternative as it would have to go through the entire procurement process within Congress and would rather look into the possibility of re-engineering the aging KC-135s or a replacement with some other modified aircraft.

Rumsfeld, Donald H.

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New Boeing software links legacy craft to Pentagon Grid

Article Abstract:

The Boeing Co. has demonstrated a technology that would extend the value of the Pentagon's Global Information Grid (GIG) to several platforms, including legacy aircraft. The GIG is an expansive network-centric information system that provides fast, efficient communications for users within the Department of Defense and national security, and intelligence communities.

Product development, Technology application

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McCain: Druyun not alone at Air Force

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Senator John McCain (R-Ariz) has challenged the Pentagon's acquisition practices by questioning whether the recent Air Force tanker aircraft scandal was all due to Darleen Druyun's fault. He believes that Darleen Druyun must have had some knowledge of other Air Force acquisition officials in the case of would-be Boeing Co.'s KC-767A tanker aircraft.

Facilities & equipment, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Tanker Aircraft, Equipment and supplies, United States. Air Force, Airtankers (Military), Airtankers (Military science), Druyun, Darleen

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