WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Conaway and Congressman Andrews released the following statement after being informed of the Department of Defense’s unilateral decision to issue a stop-work order on the F136 engine program for the Joint Strike Fighter.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Conaway and Congressman Andrews released the following statement after being informed of the Department of Defense’s unilateral decision to issue a stop-work order on the F136 engine program for the Joint Strike Fighter.
“We remain concerned that the decision to cease work on this valuable engine program is not only bad for business, but in this case it becomes a threat to our national security. By cancelling this worthwhile program, the Department of Defense is standing watch as potentially more than $20 billion dollars in savings is washed down the drain with a sole-source contract.”
“As Chair and Co-Chair of the Defense Acquisition Reform panel, we remain steadfast in our support for this program and hope that the Department will allow for competition. This will not only ensure the taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly, but will provide the Department of Defense the flexibility it needs to maintain our national security presence.”
Congressmen Conaway and Andrews serve as the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Defense Acquisition Reform Panel within the House Armed Services Committee and continue to work towards developing a sound acquisition strategy.
