Ellen Lord
Lawmakers Blast Lockheed, DoD Over F-35 Parts Problems « Breaking Defense
Lockheed Martin F-35 production line WASHINGTON: In a stormy two-hour hearing, members of the House Oversight Committee lambasted Lockheed Martin and Pentagon officials for putting pilots at risk of accidents by failing to fix the F-35’s troubled maintenance system. “Fix this now, before you have blood on your hands,” said Rep. Rashida Talib. Criticism and …
DoD Seeks Billions More For COVID-Related Delays « Breaking Defense
Undersecretary of Defense for acquisition and sustainment Ellen Lord at the Pentagon. WASHINGTON: The Pentagon knows it needs “lower double digit billions” to cope with COVID-19 related costs, but remains vague about just how much money it is asking the White House to add to the $740 billion already requested for 2021. Defense officials disclosed …
Pentagon Pumps $3B Into Industry As COVID-19 Delays Loom « Breaking Defense
Army soldiers conduct COVID-19 coronavirus testing PENTAGON: The Pentagon’s acquisition chief today said she expects major defense programs to be delayed by around three months due to COVID-19 closures and disruptions, while DoD rushes to pump $3 billion into the defense industry to bolster programs at greatest risk. Speaking to reporters here this morning, Lord …
