Clark seeks more input in procurement decisions

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Admiral Vern Clark, chief of naval operations, requested a more formal input into Navy procurement decisions, while stressing that he already has a strong working relationship with John Yong, assistant Navy secretary for research, development and acquisition. Clark made his request in response to questioning by lawmakers at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his re-nomination to serve another two years as CNO.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Naval art and science, Naval warfare, Clark, Vern, Defense contracts, Government contract, Defence contracts

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Northrop Grumman warns suppliers not to fete employees

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Northrop Grumman Corporation has sent a warning letter to its subcontractors and suppliers, warning them not to invite Northrop Grumman employees to holiday festivities. The company policy forbids its employees from soliciting or accepting gifts, gratuities, entertainment or favors from suppliers in order to avoid ethical and functional problems that have troubled other defense contractors.

Personnel administration, Human resource management, Aircraft industry, Northrop Grumman Corp., Company personnel management

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Senators assail Stryker overweight problems

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The concern regarding the Stryker armored vehicle being too heavy to be transported on C-130 aircraft as intended is focused. The Stryker was expected to be a system that was going to be the centerpiece for the reorganization of the Army and it is an issue unsolved that how could this heavy Stryker be transported easily.

Legislative Bodies, Aircraft Manufacturing, Military Aircraft, Armed Services, Powers and duties, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services, Military vehicles, Vehicles, Military

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